The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-02-11
Another Washington Letter.
An Unpublished Letter from General
Washington 10 Judge Duane.

IN X Post.)
By the kindness of Mr.. G. w. Pell we ara
enabled to print the following hitherto un-
published letter from Washington to Judge
James Dauue, first Mayor of New York,
MoBRIsTowN, May 13, 1850.
''DEAR SIR:
'Your favors of the 4th G. OH came safe
to hand; thank you sincerely for the sew
eral articles of intelligence contained in
them, and shall be happy at all times to hear
from you, when anything occurs worthy of
the moments which must be spent in the
communication.
MY hearty wishes attend your endeav-
ours TO accomplish the confederation. tis
certainly most desirable event for us, and
a much dreaded one by the enemy The
spirit which seems to have gone forth in
England, must methinks exceedingly EN-
barrass the administration, and give pro-
pOrtionate aid TO our cause.
This, or some other accounts by the last
packet, has undoubtedly produced detected
countenances in New York.
''The advice boat nol being able to proceed
with the dispatches for Sir Henry Clinton
in the instant of our arrival, another was
| ordered, and sailed Immediately for Charles
town with them.
''The tories you may depend upon it, are
much alarmed aud are exceedingly anxious
for the tate of CharlestoWn, more so for the
garrison, and the accumulated stores in it,
but much rejoiced and relieved at hearing
that the Governor and part of his Council
had left the city for The purpose of support
ing legal Government in the Country
II am very sorry to hear of Hnger's mis-
fortune on many accounts; an officer may be
beaten and yet acquire honor, but disgrace
must forever accompany surprises.
aAThQ want of mDupV is much TO be rpQra +
ted; the consequences may be fatal from
causes too many and too obvious 10 stand
in need of enumeration; am pleased, how
ever, to hear that the several States. from
wheLce accounts are received, have either
adopted or are about to adopt the scheme Of
finance recommended by Congress.
~ sm clearly in testimony Nth you that
it ought 10 be supported, although IL may be
IN SINE resp cts exceptiouable.
The arrival of Mess. Jay aud Gerard Is a
pleasing event, as is that of the Marquis De
La Fayette in this country. He is here a
little indisposed wilma cold, but will pro-
ceed TO the Congress tomorrow.
"MIs. Washington & the Gentleman Of
my family join me cordially in best wishes
to these you will permit me 10 add my CRATE
1ut knylctedgemeRts, and l1drmest thanks,
for your friendly and polie assurances OF
regard, and % declare at the same time that,
Win Hhcn esteem ana pefSOnut Utt0C""'e"S
81 am your "ffccuohal and
'obedent servant
GEO. WASHINGTON"
"P. o. have received fresh, d believe
authentic information that The enemy are in
great CONSERVATION in New York. Thew are
going To run lines of defence from the East
To- the North River, are throwing up new
works at the NarrOKs, and have a number
of vessels loaded with stones, To sink, & OBJ
| struct the .nirance of the harb ur. Two
advise boats were sent fro,L New York
within the space of forty-eight hours, after
the arrival of the despatches from England
to Sir Henry Clinton"