9121From George Washington to Richard Humpton, 24 October 1783 (Washington Papers)
The Honorable the Congress having by their Proclamation of the 18th Inst. thought proper to discharge their Army I am to desire that immediately on the receipt of this you proceed to discharge the Troops under your Command at Philada. You will please to call at the War Office for Blank discharges—and Report to me your proceedings in this business. I am Sir Your most Obedient Servant NHi .
9122From George Washington to Philip Leibert, 24 October 1783 (Washington Papers)
In answer to your Memorial which I reced yesterday—I am to inform you that Major General Baron Steuben has directions to make an Inspection of the Invalids at Philadelphia—and to report the situation of the respective Officers—You will please therefore to lay before him any pretension you may have—I am Sir Your most Obed. Servant DLC : Papers of George Washington.
9123From George Washington to Lewis Nicola, 24 October 1783 (Washington Papers)
You will be pleased to inform the Officers of your Corps whose Memorial you lately transmitted to me, that previous to the Receipt of your Letter I had given directions to Maj. Genl Baron Steuben to make the Inspection they Request—I am &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
9124From George Washington to George Clinton, 23 October 1783 (Washington Papers)
I was extremely glad to hear by a Letter from Colonel Varick that tho’ not yet restored to your usual State of health you was recovering it daily. From many circumstances I think it now pretty evident that the British will leave New York in all next Month Sir Guy Carleton has informed me verbally, through Mr Parker, that he expects to evacuate the City by the 20th and that when the Transports...
9125From George Washington to Henry Knox, 23 October 1783 (Washington Papers)
Since the return of Genl Lincoln, I have taken occasion to move a little on the Subject of your letter of the 17th of last March—notwithstanding other matters have kept the Peace Establisment entirely out of view. I suppose, at least I so hope, that it will now be taken up with a determination to go thro’ with it—without more delays. Upon enquiry, I do not perceive any intention to abolish the...
9126From George Washington to Henry Knox, 23 October 1783 (Washington Papers)
The arrival of the Definitive Treaty, and the evacuation of New York have been so long delayed as to interfere very materially with our arrangements for the Celebration of Peace; at this Season no use can be made of the Bower, the only possible means of accomodation, besides, the dissolution of the Army at so short a period totally defeats the object in view, for if we were even determined not...
9127From George Washington to Richard Varick, 23 October 1783 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed are private Letters since I wrote you last. Yrs very sincerely Catalog--Paul C. Richards Autographs.
9128From George Washington to Antoine-Jean-Louis Le Bègue de Presle Duportail, 19 October 1783 (Washington Papers)
Genl Laumoy and Colo. Gouvion did me Justice in mentioning the Regret I feel at your intention of leaving this Country—the personal attachment which naturally grows out of such a length of service together had I no other motive would occasion a regret at parting but it is considerably heightend by your quitting the service and thereby depriving me of the hope of seeing you return to benefit...
9129To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 18 October 1783 (Hamilton Papers)
I am favoured with your two letters of the 30th September. The debate on Indian Affairs which I believe is got through, and that on the residence of Congress wch. is yet in agitation has entirely thrown aside for sometime the consideration of the peace establishment. When it is resumed I will take care that your application comes into view and shall be happy if any thing in my power may...
9130From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 18 October 1783 (Washington Papers)
I am favored with your two Letters of the 30 September. The Debate on Indian affairs which I believe is got through, and that on the Residence of Congress which is yet in agitation has entirely thrown aside for some time the consideration of the Peace Establishment—when it is Resumed I will take care that your application comes into View and shall be happy if any thing in my power may...