Carleton, Guy (1724-1808) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02770 Author/Creator: Carleton, Guy (1724-1808) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 12 November 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 31.4 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Informs Knox of his proposed schedule to evacuate New York, starting from King's Bridge as far as McGowan's Pass, continuing eastward on Long Island. Mentions evacuating Brooklyn the day following, then Paulus Hook, Denys's (Denyse's Ferry in Brooklyn), and Staten Island soon after. His plan also includes reserving the rights to the New York City shipyards for boat repairs for as long as he needs them.
[draft]
New York 12th November 1783
Sir,
I have this day communicated to His Excellency General Washington, by letter, my intention of relinquishing the Posts at King's Bridge, and as far as McGowan's Pass inclusive on this Island, on the 21.d instant; to resign the possession of Herricks & Hampstead, with all to the Eastward on Long Island, on the same day; and, if possible to give up this City, with Brooklyn, on the day following, and Paulus Hook, Denys's, and Staten Island, as soon after as may be practicable- reserving only, with respect to New York, that, if any of our Ships should happen to want repairs after the Town is evacuated, we shall still have the free and [2] uninterrupted use of the Ship-Yard, under the direction of such Officer as the Admiral shall appoint, as long as it may be requisite for that purpose.
Major Beckwith, my eldest Aid de Camp, who waits upon you with this letter, will communicate such other particulars as may be necessary for your further information.
I am Sir
Your most obedient and
most humble Servant
Guy Carleton
[docket]
From Sir Guy Carleton
12 Novr 1783
In relation to surrender of the Posts held by Troops under his command -
No 13 -
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