Carleton, Guy (1724-1808) to George Washington
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02798 Author/Creator: Carleton, Guy (1724-1808) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Manuscript letter Date: 24 November 1783 Pagination: 1 p. ; 34.2 x 22.2 cm. Order a Copy
Informs Washington of his plans to evacuate New York, stating that "I purpose to withdraw from this place to morrow [sic] at noon, by which time I conclude your Troops will be near the Barrier. - The Guards from the Redoubts & on the East River shall be first withdrawn, but an officer will be sent out to give information to your advanced Guard when the Troops move." Transmittal copy sent to Henry Knox from George Washington, copied out entire in the hand of David Cobb, aide-de-camp to the Commander-in-Chief.
New York 24.th Nov.r 1783
Sir
Agreeable to the notification given you in my Letter of the 22d inst. I purpose to withdraw from this place to morrow at noon, by which time I conclude your Troops will be near the Barrier. - The Guards from the Redoubts & on the East River shall be first withdrawn; but an Officer will be sent out to give information to your advanced Guard when the Troops move -
I am &c
Guy Carleton
His Excelly
Genll. Washington
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