Washington, George (1732-1799) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09385 Author/Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799) Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 21 April 1783 Pagination: 1 p. ; 31.7 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy
Due to an announcement of the cessation of hostilities (between the United States and Great Britain) Washington instructs Knox to permit any citizens of New York or the United States to pass and repass his post (West Point) with vessels, boats, or water craft.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Head Quarters Newburgh
21st April 1783
Sir
The cessation of hostilities having been now proclaimed you will permit any Citizens of the State of New York or of the United States to pass and repass your Post with any Vessels, Boats or Water Craft without any hindrance or molestation on their reporting themselves to you or to such Officer as shall be appointed by you for the purpose
I am
Sir
Your most Obedt. Servt.
Go: Washington
Major Genl. Knox
West Point
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