1From George Washington to D’Estaing, 13 October 1789 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with the receipt of your letter of the 8th of June enclosing a list of Officers who wish to receive diplomas from the society of the Cincinnati. General Knox will forward to your Excellency, by the Count de Moustier, who is so obliging as to favor this letter with his care, Diplomas for the first forty five names on your list —he has sent to the Commandant of the Squadron,...