Washington, George (1732-1799) to George Clinton
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00639.26 Author/Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799) Place Written: Head Quarters Type: Letter signed Date: 14 April 1783 Pagination: 2 p. ; 34 x 22 cm. Order a Copy
Washington writes that he had sent to Gen. McLean (commanding at Niagara) communications of Sir Guy Carleton including the proclamation of the King for the cessation of hostilities and a "New York newspaper, containing articles of general pacification between all belligerent parties." In closing Washington alludes to reports of problems at the Wyoming (Pa.) settlement, which he hopes are "without foundation."
Notes: Governor Clinton's name was written in the margin at the end of page 1, but, to be consistent, it is included at the conclusion of the letter in this transcript.
Published in James C. Fitzpatrick, ed., The Writings of George Washington 26:317.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Head Quarters 14th April 1783 -
Dear Sir
Impressed with the same Ideas as are mentioned in your Excellencys Letter of Yesterday, I have this Day [inserted: previous to the receipt of yours] transmitted to Brigr Genl McLean, commandg in the District of Niagara, Copies of several late Communications from Sir Guy Carleton-One of the Proclamations of the King of G Britain for Cessation of Hostilities, and a New York Newspaper, containing the Articles of general Pacification between all the Belligerent powers.
These Dispatches are put under Cover to Colo Willet[t], with my Desire to him, that they should be sent, with an Indian Runner, by the nearest Route, to Niagara - These papers, I hope, will answer the purposes mentioned by your Excellency, without the Delay of sendg to Sir Guy Carleton -
The Disasters which are said [2] to have happened to the Wyoming Settlement are mentioned to me by Report only - I hope it is without foundation. -
I have the Honor to be
with the highest Regard-
Dear Sir
Your Excellency's
Most obedient and
humble Servant
Go: Washington
His Excellency
Govr. Clinton
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