translate English to French: In 1782-83 he was commander in chief at New York, which he refused to evacuate until the LOYALIST refugees had been sent to safety, and he urged their reception in Québec and Nova Scotia.
De 1782 à 1783, il est commandant en chef à New York, qu'il refuse d'évacuer avant que les réfugiés LOYALISTES ne soient envoyés en lieu sûr.