To George Washington from Guy Carleton, 1 December 1783
Ceres, off Staten Island 1st Decemr 1783
Sir,
If wind and weather permit, I hope we shall be able to embark the Remainder of His Majesty’s Troops from Long Island and Staten Island, and take our final departure, on the 4th Instant. I am, Sir, Your Excellency’s most obedient and most humble Servant,
Guy Carleton
DLC: Papers of George Washington.