United States. History. 18th century, Revolution,
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 prinicd at the Boston Public Library, February 24, 1922. M3544 — Washington, George. Autographs. — United States. A. & n. Army. — Manuscripts in t ary. — Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828. — United States. Hist. 18th century. Revolution.