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United States. Army andnavy, Army,
Washington, George. Circular letter, 1783. **G_52.15 Circular letter to the Governors “ . . . the Executive Powers of the
States should be (if they are not so already) vested with sufficient authority to call forth, properly equipped, such a Body of Militia as the exigencies of service may require — the demand will no: be made but in case of necessity, and will be postponed as long as possible...” and. urging that the “Continental Regiments should be compleated ...” [Dated] Head Quarters Phila- delphia 5th March 1782. Signed Go. Washington. [This copy to] His Excellency Governor Clinton.
Manuscript. (3) pp. 30% X 19 cm.
This card was printed at the Boston Public Library, February 24, 152.
M3544 — Washington, cone > Autographs, — United States. A. & n. Army. — Manuscripts in rary. — Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828. —
United States. Hist. 18th century. Revolution.