Washington, George (1732-1799) to Henry Knox
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.09383 Author/Creator: Washington, George (1732-1799) Place Written: Newburgh, New York Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 27 March 1783 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 34 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy
Enclosing a summary of documents recently sent to him by the Marquis de Lafayette. Also notes that a Congressman has assured him that the army is in fine shape. Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed in Knox's hand.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Head Quarters March 27th
1783
Dear Sir
Since you left me a Servant of the Marquis de la Fayette has arrived with Dispatches - The Marquis sent him in the Packet from Cadiz - I enclose a summary of the Articles as published in Philadelphia, also a Copy of the Communication of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, & the [struck: translation] [inserted: Extract] of a Letter from His Excellency the Minister of France for your satisfaction.
It likewise gives me great pleasure to have received the following Assurance from a Gentleman in Congress. "The measures of the Army are such as I could have wished them, and will add new lustre to their character as well as [2] as strengthen the hands of Congress."-
With the greatest regard
I am Dear Sir
Your Most Obedt Servt
Go: Washington
Maj Genl Knox
[docket]
from Genl Washington 27 March
1783
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