George Washington Papers

To George Washington from Richard Humpton, 28 October 1783

Philadelphia 28th Octr 1783

Sir

I had the honor of Yours Rocky hill 24th Inst. the bearer Lt & Adjt Fullerton will give you the State of the Troops here—the Invalids were inspect’d by Baron Steuben the other day all our Soldiers will be discharged agreable to your Excellencys Letter & the Honbe Congress’s proclamation except some few Sick that will not be able to be removed—here [are] part of the 1 2 & 3d Rgts a few Artillery Horse & Artillery Artificers in a few days I shall let your Excellency know what number remains. I am Sir with the greatest esteem &c. Your Excellencys most Obt Servant

Rich. Humpton B. Gnl

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