The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-06-11
GENERAL WASHINGT0N.


The following reply from general
Washington toan address from the eorpo.
ration Of fredericksburg. Va. on his re-
tircment, which, we believe, has never
before been published, was accidentally
found, few days since, among tho pa
pers Of an old gentleman, lately deceased,
who was an intimate acquaintance OF the
generals. 1t will Hnd to remove the erro.
neous imputa,ion Of rcmissness OF filial
affectonin the general toward his mother.
To his excsleucy General Washing ton,iate com-
sfnander in chief Of the armies of America.
SIR-While spplaudiDg millions, were
Offering you their wsrmest congratula,
lions. on the blessings of peace, and your
safe from the hazards Of the field,
we, the mayor and commonalty Of the
corporation OF fredericksburg, were not
wanting in attachment and wishes to have
Joined in public testimonies of our
warmest gratitude and affection for your
long and meritorious services in the
cause OF lberty-a cause, sir, in which,
by your examples, and exer,ions, with
the aid Of your gallant army, the virtu.
Gus citizens of this western world, are
secured in freedom and independence,
and although you have laid aside your
official character, wo cannot omit, this
first opportunity you have given US, oi
presenting with uuieigned hearts, our
sincere congratulations ON your returning
in safety, from the noisy clasking of srms
to the calm walk of domestic ease; and
1t affords US great Joy, to see you once
more, at placs that claims the honor oil
growing infancy, the seat of your vene.
rable. and amiable parent, and worthy
relations.
We want language to express the hap
piness we feel on this occasion, which
cannot be surpassed, but by superior arts
(ifpossible) of the divine favor.
:: May the great Omnpotens Ruler of
all human events, who in blessing to Anne.
RIGA, has conducted you through so ma
ny dangers, continue his favor, end pro-.
lection, thus, the remainder of your life,-
IN the happy society of an affectionate and
grateful people.
ANSWER.
To the worshipful the Mayor and CommoRalty
ofthe Corporation of Fredericksburg
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the greatest plea
sure, receive, in the character of IA pri-
vate citizen. the honor Of your address.
TO a benevolent Providence, and the for
titude of brave and yirtuous army, sup.
ported by the general exerlion of our
common country, stand indebted foI
the plaudits you now bestow The re-
Election, however, Of having met The con-
graduating smiles and authorization of INV
fellow citizens, for the part have acte j
inthe cause of liberty and independence,
cannot fail of adding pleasure, to The 9TH
er sweets of domestic life and my sen.
sibility of them is heightened, by their
coming from the respectable inhabitants
ofthe place, of my growing infancy. and
the honorable mention which is made of
my revefed mother by whose mater
nal hand (early deprived of o father)
was led to manhood.
For the expression Of personal affection
and attachment, and for your kind wishes
for my future welfare, offer grateful
thanks. and my sincere prayers for the
happiness and prosperity of the corporate
town OF Fredericksburg.
g. WASHINGTON.