United States. History, Revolution, American forces,
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 suf- ficient authority to call forth, properly equipped, such a Body of Militia as the exigencies of service may require —the demand will not be made but in case of necessity, and will be postponed as long as possible . . . ” and urging that the “Continental Regi- ments should be compleated ...” [Dated] Head Quarters Philadelphia 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 Bostan Publ Liorury, November 5, 1934
D5848 — Washington, George. Autographs. — Manuscripts in this Library. English. — Clinton, » QD «:: — United States. Hist. Revolu- tion. American forces.