From George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, 2 May 1783
Newburgh 2d May 1783.
Sir
A necessary absence from Camp and several unavoidable interruptions have been the occasion of, and must be my apology for with holding the inclosed thoughts on a peace establishment so long.
If they will afford any assistance, or contain anything satisfactory, I shall think my time and labour well spent. I have the honour to be Sir Your Most Obt servt
G. Washington
DLC: Papers of George Washington.