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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Henry Knox

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09394 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Rocky Hill, New Jersey Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 23 October 1783 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 34 x 21.1 cm. Order a Copy

Writes, "The arrival of the Definitive Treaty and the evacuation of New York- have been so long delayed as to interfere very materially with our arrangements for the Celebration of Peace..." Has decided that the celebration will be deferred until the British leave New York. Was informed by Sir Guy Carleton that the British will completely evacuate New York in November 1783. Instructs Knox to confer with New York Governor George Clinton, and to take possession of New York City as soon as the British evacuate. Transmits a copy of a Proclamation of Congress of 18 October 1783 for the dissolution of the army. Discusses issues related to the close of war, and the continued supply of clothing to troops. In a postscript signed again by George Washington, mentions placing some troops under the direction of Clinton. The enclosed resolve for the dissolution of the army is GLC02437.02676.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Clinton, George, 1739-1812

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