Today in Johnson City History

Today in Johnson City History

Today in Johnson City History, Monday, January 5, 2026

A letter to George Washington, Great Smoky Mountain National Park and much more

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Rebecca Henderson
Jan 05, 2026
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Friday, January 5, 1776: Two hundred and fifty years ago today, Colonel Henry Knox penned the following letter to George Washington. As usual, the original punctuations and spellings have been preserved.

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