Title: From George Washington to Marinus Willett, 4 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Willett, Marinus

                            Sir
                             4 August 1783

                        As I consider it highly expedient to make every preparatory arrangement in our power for occupying the Posts
                            which will be ceded to us upon the Western Waters, so soon as the British shall evacuate them, I must request your
                            attention that the following measures may be carryed into execution as fully as your means will admit, and with as little
                            delay as possible.
                        In the first place you will be pleased to employ a sufficient number of Men in opening the Road &
                            repairing the Bridges from Fort Herkimer to Fort Schuyler, so that it may be practicable for Waggons & Sleighs—you will
                            also endeavour to remove such obstacles & make such improvements in the difficult parts of the Water communication as
                            you may be able to accomplish, in order that Boats may pass with less impediment than at present into the Oneida Lake—In the mean time you should attempt to establish a place of Deposit for Provisions, Stores &c. under protection of
                            one or two small Block Houses, at the Portage between the Mohawk River and the Wood Creek, in such a position, and in such
                            a manner as you may judge best calculated to effect the object, I have in view, and which I have already explained more fully
                            to you—For the speedy completion of these Works and whatever other Arrangements may occur to you as being necessary for
                            the foregoing purposes I shall confide in your discretion and zeal for the service: inducements for exertion need not be
                            added when we consider the advanced season, the great distance & unavoidable difficulties of transportation, the
                            uncertainty of the time when the definitive Treaty will arrive, and the necessity there will be of taking possession of
                            these Posts immediately after that event shall take place.
                        Such quantities of Tents, Tools & other Articles as may be wanting the Quarter Mastr Genl will furnish,
                            upon your giving a Memorandum to Mr Dimler, Asst Quartr Mastr Genl who is now in this City. Given at Albany This 4th day of
                            Augst 1783

                            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 6 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Boudinot, Elias

                            sir
                            Head Quarters 6th Augst 1783

                        Your Excellencys several favors, of the 17th, 24th & 31st of July, were received at Head Quarters
                            during my Absence, and have been presented to me on my Return last Evening, which I effected by Water from Albany.
                        My Tour having been extended as far Northward at Crown point, and Westward to Fort Schuyler & its
                            District, and my movements having been pretty rapid, my Horses, which are not yet arrived, will be so much fatigued that
                            they will need some days to recruit—This Circumstance, with some Arrangements which will be necessary, previous to my
                            leaving this place, will prevent my complying with the pleasure of Congress, intimated in your Letter of the 31st, so soon
                            perhaps as may be expected. In the mean Time, your Excellency will have an Opportunity of transmitting to me the
                            Resolution mentioned, that I may be acquainted with the Objects Congress have in view by my Attendence at Princeton, and
                            that I may propose myself to fulfill their Expectations to the utmost of my power—With great Regard & Esteem I
                            have the Honor to be Sir Your Excellencys Most Obedient and most humble Servt

                            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 6 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Boudinot, Elias

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters Newburgh August 6th 1783

                        I was the more particularly induced by two considerations, to make the Tour which in my Letter of the 16th
                            Ulto I informed Congress I had in contemplation, and from which I returned last evening—the one was an inclination of
                            seeing the Northern and Western Posts in this State, with those places which have been the Theatre of important military
                            transportation—the other a desire to facilitate (as far as in my power) the operations which will be necessary for
                            occupying the Posts which are ceded by the Treaty of Peace, as soon as they shall be evacuated by the British Troops.
                        Aware of the difficulties we should have to encounter in accomplishing the last mentioned object, on account
                            of the advanced Season, and the want of money to give vigor to our movements, I inserted a clause in the Instructions of
                            Baron Steuben (a Copy of which I have the honor to inclose) authorizing him in case these difficult ties should become
                            insurmountable, or in case the arrival of the Definitive Treaty should be delayed beyond expectation, to agree with some
                            of the respectable and well affected Inhabitants of Detroit to preserve the Fortifications and public Buildings at that
                            place, until such time as a Garrison could be sent with provisions and Stores, sufficient to take and hold possession of
                            them—the propriety of this measure has appeared in a more forcible point of view since I have been up the Mohawk River and
                            taken a view of the situation of things in that quarter, for upon a carefull inquiry, I find it is the opinion of those
                            who are best acquainted with the distances and communications, that nothing short of the greatest exertion, and a sum
                            adequate to the transportation, can even at this Season furnish us with Boats and enable us to forward Provisions and
                            Stores sufficient for a Garrison to be supported at Detroit during the ensuing Winter; and without an immediate supply of
                            money that it would be in vain to make the attempt.
                        Influenced by this information, believing thire was not a moment to be lost, and apprehending the Baron
                            Steuben might be retarded in his progress by some unforeseen event; I engaged at Fort Renselaer a Gentleman whose name is
                            Cassety, formerly a Resident at Detroit, and who is well recommended, to proceed without loss of time, find out the
                            disposition of the Inhabitants and make every previous inquiry which might be necessary for the information of the Baron
                            on his arrival, that he should be able to make such final arrangements as the circumstances might appear to justify. This
                            seemed to be the best alternative, on failure of furnishing a Garrison of our own Troops; which for many reasons would be
                            infinitely the most eligible mode, if the season and our means would possibly admit.
                        I have at the same time endeavoured to take the best preparatory steps in my power for supplying all the
                            Garrisons on the Western Waters by the Provision Contract—I can only form my Magazine at Fort Herkimer on the German
                            flats, which is 32 Miles by land and almost fifty by Water from the carrying place between the Mohawk River and the Wood
                            Creek—the Route by the former is impracticable in the present state for Carriages; and by the other extremely difficult
                            for Batteaux as the River is very much obstructed with fallen & floating Trees from the long disuse of the navigation—That nothing however which depends on me might be left undone, I have directed Ten months Provision for 500 Men to be
                            laid up at Fort Harkimer; and have orderd Colo. Willet (an active and good Officer commanding the State Troops of this
                            State) to repair the Roads, remove the obstructions in the River, and as far as can be effected by the labour of the
                            Soldiers, build Houses for the reception of the Provision & Stores at the Carrying place, in order that the whole may
                            be in perfect readiness to move forward so soon as the Arrangements shall be made with General Haldimand—I shall give
                            instructions to Majr General Knox to have such Ordnance and Stores forwarded to Albany as, in the present View of Matters,
                            may be judged necessary for the Western Posts, and I will also write to the Quarter Master General by this conveyance on
                            the subject of Batteaux and other Articles which may be required from his Department; however without Money to provide
                            some Boats and to pay the expence of transportation it will be next to impossible to get these things even to Niagara. With very great Respect, I
                            have the honor to be Your Excellency’s  Most Obedient and very humble Servant

                            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to James McHenry, 6 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: McHenry, James

                            Dear Sir,
                            Newburgh Augt 6th 1783.

                        After a tour of at least 750 Miles (performed in Nineteen days) I returned to this place yesterday Afternoon,
                            where I found your favor of the 31st Ulto intimating a resolution of Congress for calling me to Princeton, partly as it
                            would seem, on my own account, and partly for the purpose of giving Aid to Congress; but the President not having sent on
                            the Resolution I am left ignorant of the particular objects Congress have in view, any further than can be collected from
                            the expressions of his & your Letters so far then as they may relate to a Peace establishment my Sentiments in the
                            freest & fullest manner have been communicated to a Committee of which Colonel Hamilton was Chairman.
                        If the principal object in view, by my attendance, respects Congress I cannot hesitate a moment to make the
                            earliest compliance in my power—but if the Resolution is calculated for my convenience, I cannot say that it will render
                            my situation more eligable than the present—especially taking into consideration the inconvenience of a removal for so
                            small a distance, and a new establishment of a Household which must be formed in consequence of breaking up the Menial
                            part of my family here.
                        My principal intention in my Letter of the 16th Ulto was to express the disagreeableness of my present
                            situation—waiting as I am, with little business & less Command for the Definitive Treaty; when I have so anxious a
                            desire of retiring from Public business and re-establishing myself in domestic Life where my private concerns call
                            loudly for my presence.
                        I wish you therefore, My dear Sir, to transmit to me by the earliest opportunity, a Copy of the
                            Resolution—with an explanation of the particular Reasons & motives which have influenced Congress to pass it, that
                            I may be enabled to regulate my conduct accordingly. With the greatest esteem, & most Affectionate Regard I am—Dr
                            Sir Yr Obedt Servt

                            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Robert Morris, 6 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Morris, Robert

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters 6th Augst 1783.

                        I thank you for the Communication, which you have been pleased to make to me under the 11th of July. It was
                            handed to me on my return last evening from a Tour I have been making to the Northward and Westward, as far as Crown point
                            & Fort Schuyler, to view the Posts and Country in that part of the United States Territory.
                        The anticipations you have been obliged to make are indeed great, and your Circular Letter to the States on
                            the occasion, appears to me sufficient, if any thing of the kind can be so, to arouse their attention to the necessity of
                            your Circumstances. I most sincerely wish it may have the desired effect.
                        In consequence of my Tour to the Northward, the Qur Mr General will have my Orders to prepare Batteaux and
                            other means of Transportation to the upper Posts, of the Cannon, Stores and Provisions which will be absolutely necessary
                            for possessing and maintaining them. To effect this, some Money will be necessary, and I give you this Information, that a
                            demand will probably be made on you for the purpose.
                        The State of New York who are deeply interested in the security of these Posts, and effecting this business,
                            may perhaps be prevailed on to furnish the necessary sums, to be placed to General Account, they will probably exert
                            themselves in this case preferably to any other. I give you this hint and leave its improvemt to you.
                        Knowing your situation, I am pained when necessity obliges me to make any application for Money. But this
                            purpose, is of so great importance to the Interests of the United States and of so urgent necessity, that if the sums
                            required cannot be obtained in the way I have hinted, I must entreat you to give every Assistance to Colo. Pickering that
                            shall be necessary. I am &c.

                            G. Washington.


Title: From George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 6 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Pickering, Timothy

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters Newburgh Augst 6th 1783

                        I wrote to you from Saratoga on the 26th Ulto to have all the Boats fit to be used in the western Waters
                            repaired for that service; but since my return from the Northward I am informed the number will be very inferior to my
                            expectation, especially as I directed early in the year to have them got in repair, and recollect no Counter-Order since
                            that time. I have therefore to request that One hundred and twenty five Batteaux (including those now fit for service in
                            the public possession) may be provided by Contract or in some other effectual way at the earliest possible period—Some
                            Money will also be absolutely necessary for defraying the expence of transportation, and for other contingent purposes in
                            your Department; particularly for Boards, Materials &c. to build a Magazine for Provisions at the Carrying between
                            the Mowhawk River and Wood Creek.
                        I think it expedient to advise you, that in establishing the Garrisons for the western Posts, and indeed in
                            making the previous Arrangements, the service will be considered of so great importance as to require your presence or
                            that of some very able & active Assistant as far as the Wood Creek, in order to superintend the business of the
                            Department, to furnish the means of transportation at the Carrying Places, and to expedite the Movements with the greatest
                            energy & dispatch.
                        As I presume the business on which you went to Philadelphia must be compleated before this time, I expect
                            your return with great impatience, and that you will come prepared for the instant execution of the services
                            beforementioned, which are of the greatest consequence and demand your earliest attention—It is probable a Contract for
                            the Boats may be made on the Credit of this State, and that the Money may be eventually advanced by it, for that and
                            perhaps for other purposes which may be deemed indispensable for the promotion of Measures so popular and interesting as
                            those in contemplation—I am Sir Your Most Obedt Servt

                            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to William Stephens Smith, 6 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Smith, William Stephens

                            Dear Sir,
                            Newburgh Augt 6th 1783

                        I returned to this place yesterday afternoon from a tour of Nineteen days through the Northern &
                            Westwern parts of this State. Upon my arrival I found the enclosed from Mr Rivington accompanied by the Books therein
                            alluded to. Be pleased to thank Mr Rivington for sending them to me, and get Money from Mr Parker & pay for them as
                            (if any thing more was meant) it is upon these terms only I shall keep them. I am Dr Sir Yr
                            Obedt & Affecte Servt

                            Go: Washington

                            P.S. Please to get & send me by Mr Smith the following Books. The Beauties of Doctr Johnson
                             Do of Dr Goldsmith
                             Do of Dr Watt’s.
                             Do of Mr Sterne—also
                            the Beauties of Pope & Swift—if they are Published.


Title: To George Washington from Nathanael Greene, 8 August 1783
From: Greene, Nathanael
To: Washington, George

                            Dear Sir
                            Charlestown August 8th 1783

                        When I wrote you last I did not expect to address you from this place again; but Col. Carrington has detained
                            me upwards of a week to complete the business of his department. On Thursday next we set off by land for the Northward.
                        The Assembly of this State have rejected the impost Act recommended by Congress. Had your circular letter
                            been printed a fortnight earlier I am persuaded it would have brought them into the measure. On once reading in the house
                            it produced an alteration of sentiment of more than one quarter of the Members. The force and affection with which it was
                            written made everyone seem to embrace it with Avidity. You were admired before you are little less than adored now. The
                            recommendation of Congress had but a feeble influence until it was supported by yours. Altho the State did not come into
                            the plan recommended by Congress they have laid a tax of five percent and the Authority of the State to be solely for the
                            Continental use. This I attribute entirely to your letter. Its effects have been astonishing. I see by the papers the
                            Northern Army dont choose to be furloughed. The people here begin to be alarmed at it. I hope every thing will terminate
                            both for the honor of the Army and the satisfaction of the people notwithstanding. There has been several little mobs and
                            riots lately in this town owing to the indiscretion of some of the british Merchants and to the violence of temper and
                            private views of some of the Whig interest. Tranquility now prevails and there is little probability of any further
                            disturbances. I hope to be at Mount Vernon in about three Weeks but from all I can learn of the Northern affairs there is
                            little probability of my having the pleasure of meeting your Excellency there. Present me respectfully to Mrs Washington
                            if with you and to all the family. I am with esteem & affection Your Most Obedient humble Servt

                            Nath. Greene


Title: To George Washington from Marinus Willett, 9 August 1783
From: Willett, Marinus
To: Washington, George

                            Sir,
                            Albany 9th August 1783

                        Agreeable to directions received from your Excellency (through Colonel Humphrys) I have enquiered into the
                            cause of the punishment Inflicted by Captain Brown Commanding the Rhode Island troops at Saratoga, on one Jenkins a
                            furloughed Soldier from the Rhode Island regiment, And find from the Concurrent testimony of the officers who have the
                            present charge of those troops Corroborated by General Schuyler, That altho Jenkins was one of the furloughed Soldiers, yet
                            that he remained in one of the Hutts among the Soldiers at Saratoga—That his behaviour at that place was disorderly and
                            Insolent—And tended to destroy that Subourdination and respect due from the Soldiers (at present doing duty at that place)
                            to their officers—This being the case, I am Inclined to think the punishment was necessary, and not improper, as it appears
                            that Jenkins, when he was ordered by Captn Brown refused to leave the hutt wherein he resided which was within the
                            particular limits of Captain Browns Command. I have the honor to be with every possible regard & respect—Your
                            Excellencies most Obedient and very humble Servant

                            Marinus Willett


Title: From George Washington to Samuel Adams, Sr., 10 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Adams, Samuel, Sr.

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters 10th August 1783

                        I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 11 of July inclosing to me the Address of
                            the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts—and to assure you that the pleasure I
                            experienced on that occasion was much enhanced by the polite manner in which you have been pleased to convey it to me.
                        The inclosed reply I beg leave to commend to your care—and have the honor to be With sentiments of esteem
                            & regard Sir Your most Obedient humble Servant

                            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to David Brooks, 10 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Brooks, David

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters Augst 10th 1783.

                        It will be essential to the Public service, to furnish a Corps of 500 Men with the following Articles of
                            Clothing Vizt for each non Commissioned Officer and Private.
                        One Blanket Great Coat, or good Watch Coat.
                        One Waist Coat with Sleeves (or Uniform Coat.)
                        One Vest.
                        One pr Woolen Overalls.
                        One pr Breeches.
                        two pr Stockings.
                        One pr Socks.
                        One Woolen Cap.
                        One pr Mits.
                        two Shirts.
                        two pr Shoes, with two pr Soles & Heels or three pr Shoes.
                        As these things will all be wanted in less than a Month from this time, you will please to inform me which of
                            the Articles you have it now in your power to furnish; and you will make application for the remainder without a moments
                            loss of time; informing the Head of your Department, that unless the full supply can be obtained in the time before
                            specified, the measures which have been concerted for Garrisoning the Posts on the Western Waters may be entirely
                            frustrated; as it will be impossible to send any Stores to them after the Troops shall have moved for their destination.
                            By representations I have had, I should suppose all the deficient Articles, might be purchased very cheap, and at a long
                            Credit in New York. I am Sir, Your very humble Servt

                            G. Washington


Title: To George Washington from David Brooks, 10 August 1783
From: Brooks, David
To: Washington, George

                            Sir,
                            Newburgh, August 10th 1783.

                        Of the articles which Your Excellency has specified in your Letter of this date, we can supply from the store
                            as follows, viz.
                        320 Uniform Coats blue faced red

                             20 white faced blue, for Music

                        340 Coats
                        500 Vests
                        500 Wn Overalls (good)
                         1000 pairs stockings,
                        500 pairs socks,
                        500 Milled Caps,
                        500 pair Mitts,
                        500 shirts
                         1500 pair shoes (good) &
                        150 Watch Coats, such as the one I send here with.
                        There will then be lacking,
                        160 Coats
                        500 pair of Breeches,
                        500 Shirts &
                        350 Watch Coats.
                        Some of these Articles, I doubt not, can be furnished from the store in philadelphia. And I am persuaded the
                            remainder can be purchased on moderate terms.
                        I shall communicate your Excellency’s Letter to the Cloathier General by the Very first opportunity, and I
                            flatter myself every thing will be ready by the time they are wanted.
                        As we have plenty of good blankets in store, I would propose that the remainder of the Watch-Coats should be
                            made of Blankets; but as we have been such bad paymasters in time past, we shall be at a loss instantly to collect Workmen
                            who will trust us. If a number of Taylors from the troops could be obtained for this purpose, I can find a faithful
                            Workman to cut out the garments & oversee the Work.
                        As no certain opportunity of Conveyance can be had until next post, if your Excellency should think this
                            would delay the Business too long, I have to request that the Quarter Master General may be directed to furnish an Express
                            for this purpose. I am, with the greatest Respect & Esteem, Your Excellencys most Obedt Servant,

                            D. Brooks,
                            Asst Clo. Gen.


Title: From George Washington to John Cochran, 10 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Cochran, John

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters Augst 10th 1783

                        A supply of Medicines and Hospital Stores will be wanted to serve a Corps of 500 Men for Ten Months. It is my
                            desire you will have as accurate an Estimate formed, as the nature of the case will admit, and that you will have the most
                            efficacious measures immediately adopted for providing, arranging and packing up, in the best possible Order, all Articles
                            included in it.
                        As the preservation of the health of the Troops and perhaps the very existence of the Posts, which may be
                            established on the Western Waters, will depend very much on this arrangement. I shall rely on your Activity and precision
                            in having the business executed in the most effectual and satisfactory manner. I am with great Esteem Sir Your Most Obt
                            Servt

                            G. Washington


Title: From George Washington to Jacob Duché, 10 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Duché, Jacob

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters 10th Augst 1783

                        I have received your Letter of the 2d of April—and reflecting on its Contents, I cannot but say that I am
                            heartily sorry for the Occasion which has produced it—personal Enmity I bear none, to any Man—so far therefore as your
                            Return to this Country depends on my private Voice, it would be given in favor of it with chearfulness But removed as I am
                            from the people & the policy of the State in which you formerly resided, to whose determination your case must be
                            submitted, It is my Duty whatevr may be my Inclinatn to leave its Decision to its constitutional Judges—should this be
                            agreeable to your wishes it cannot fail to meet my entire approbation. I am &c.

                            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Reuben Harvey, 10 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Harvey, Reuben

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters 10th Augst 1783

                        I am honored with the Care of transmitting to you the enclosed Resolution of Congress, expressing the Sense
                            which that August Body entertains of your Goodness to the American Prisoners in Irilanda.
                        Impressed as I am with Sentiments of Gratitude to you, for this Expression of your Benevolence, I feel a very
                            particular gratification in conveying to you the Thanks of the Sovereign Power of the United States of America, on an
                            Occasion which, while it does honor to Humanity, stamps a Mark of particular Distinction on you. Wishg you the Enjoyment of
                            Health, with every attendant Blessing, I beg you be persuaded that I am with very particular Respect &
                                Regard sir Your most Obedt Servt

                            G. W.


Title: From George Washington to George Martin, 10 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Martin, George

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters 10th Augst 1783

                        So long a Course of Time as you mention, had indeed obscured the Remembrance of our former Acquaintance, ‘till
                            the Letter you have favored me with, bthe recollection of your Name to my Mind—Your good Sense has furnished me an Apology, should any be needed—and the Occasion which introduces this renewal of former Times, is most pleasing indeed—Your Congratulations to our happy-fated Country, are very agreable, and your Expressions of personal Regard
                            for me, claim my sincerest Thanks—as do your Exertions in favor of our righteous Cause, now so happily terminated.
                        I cannot but join with you in my most earnest prayers, that these States may be blessed with Wisdom equal to
                            the arduous Task of rightly formg the Establishment of their new Empire—And while I thus express my Wishes in favor of my
                            Native Country, I would felicitate the Kingdom of Ireland on their Emancipation from British Controul—and extend my pious
                            Entreaties, that Heaven may establish them in a happy & perpetuated Tranquility—enjoying a freedom of Legislation &
                            an unconfined Extension of Trade, that connecting Link, which binds together the remotest Countries.
                        It is at present very uncertain how far the Connection of these States with distant Courts, may be extended,
                            or what Appointments of this Nature may be made; their poverty, with the heavy Debt contracted during the Period of their
                            Troubles, must for a Time, lead them to Oeconomise in every Way possible—nor can I say how far I may be instrumental,
                            should Appointments be necessary, in procuring what you wish—I only wait the arrival of the Definitive Treaty to bid adieu
                            to Public life and in the shades of retirement to enjoy undisturbed that tranquility and repose which is necessary to unbend
                            & give relaxation to a Mind wch has been embarrassed by a thousd perplexing circumstances during a painful contest of 8
                            years.
                        Your poem is very acceptable, as it not only displays your Genius, but exhibits Sentiments favorable to the
                            Liberties of Mankind, & expressive of the Benevolence of your Heart. I am &c.


Title: From George Washington to Samuel Phillips, Jr., 10 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Phillips, Samuel, Jr.

                            Gentlemen
                            Headquarters Newburgh 10th August 1783

                        The Address of so respectable a Body as the Senate and House of representatives of the Commonwealth of
                            Massachusets, congratulating me on so auspicious an event as the return of Peace cannot fail to affect me with the highest
                            pleasure and gratification.
                        Be assured Gentlemen, that through the many and complicated vicissitudes of an arduous conflict, I have ever
                            turned my Eye, with a fixed confidence, on that superintending Providence which governs all events, and the lively
                            gratitude I now feel, at the happy termination of our Contest is beyond my expression.
                        If, depending on the guidance of the same alwise Providence I have performed my part in this great revolution
                            to the acceptance of my fellow Citizens, It is a source of high satisfaction to me, and forms an additional motive of
                            Praise to that infinite Wisdom which directs the minds of Men. this consideration will attend me in the shade of
                            retirements and furnish one of the most pleasing themes of my Meditation.
                        So great a revolution as this Country now experiences doubtless ranks high in the Scale of human Events and
                            in the Eye of Omnipotence is introductive to some noble scenes of future Grandeur to this happy fated Continent—May the
                            States have Wisdom to discern their true Interests at this important period!
                        Impressed with sentiments of gratitude for your benevolent Expressions for my personal happiness and
                            prosperity, I can make you no better return, than to pray, that Heaven from the Stores of its munificence, may shower its
                            choicest blessings on you, Gentlemen, and on the People of the Commonwealth of Massachusets; and to intreat that our
                            liberties now so happily established, may be continued in perfect security to the latest posterity. With sentiments of
                            high veneration and respect I have the honor to be Gentlemen Your most Obedient and most humble servant

                            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 10 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Pickering, Timothy

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters Augst 10th 1783

                        A Detachment of about 500 Men is to be sent to garrison the western Posts—A supply of Camp Equipage, also a
                            considerable number of good Axes & Hatchets, with a few setts of Blacksmith’s, Armourer’s & Carpenter’s
                            Tools will be wanted for the Troops, which may be employed on this Service—I must request you will immediately have these
                            things provided, or repaired in the best manner, together with whatever other Stores, and apparatus may be required from
                            the Quarter Master’s Department, to accomodate this Corps for ten Months from the present period. I am Sir Your Most Obedt
                            Servant

                            Go: Washington

                            P.S. A few intrenching Tools will be necessary.


Title: From George Washington to Robert Stewart, 10 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Stewart, Robert

                            Dear Sir
                            State of New York, 10th Augt 1783

                        I received with much pleasure by the last Mail from Philadelphia, your favor of the 19th of April from
                            London. For the Affectionate, & flattering expressions contained thereon you will please to accept my warmest & most
                            grateful acknowledgments.
                        This Letter removed an apprehensn w. I had long laboured under, of your having taken your departure for
                            the Land of Spirits—How else could I acct for a Silence of full 15 years; for I think it must be at least that number
                            since I have heard from you, and not less than 9 or 10 since I could hear a titile of you; altho’
                            when I had opportunities, I made it a point to enquire.
                        You may be assured Sir that I should ever feel pleasure in rendering you any Service in my power; but I will not
                            be so uncandid as to flatter your expectations, or give you any hope of my doing it in the way you seem to expect—In a
                            contest, long, arduous & painful; which has brought forth the abilities of Men in Military and Civil life and exposed
                            them with Halters abt their Necks—not only to common danger but many of them to the verge of poverty & the very brink,
                            of Ruin; justice requires, & a grateful Governmt certainly will bestow, those places of honor & profit which
                            necessity must create, upon those who have risked life fortune & Health to support its cause—but independent of these
                            considerations I have never interfered in any Civil appointments; and I only wait (and with anxious impatience) the
                            arrival of the Definitive Treaty, that I may take leave of my Military Employments and by bidding adieu to Public life—forever—enjoy the Shades of retirement that ease & tranquillity to which, for more than Eight years, I have been an
                            entire stranger & for which a mind which has been constantly on the stretch during that period & perplexed with a
                            thousand embarrassing Circumstances—oftentimes without Ray of light to guide it, stands much in need.
                        Gratitude to a Nation to whom I think America owes much, and an ardt desire to see the Country & Customs of
                            the French People, are strong inducemts to make a visit to France; but a consideration more powerful than these will I
                            dare say, be an insuperable Bar to such a tour. An impaired fortune (much injured by this contest) must turn me into those
                            walks of retirement, where perhaps the consciousness of having discharged to the best of my Abilities the great trust
                            reposed in me & the duty I owed my Country must supply the place of other gratifications and may perhaps afford as
                            rational & substantial entertainment as the gayer scenes of a more enlarged theatre.
                        I shall always be happy to see you at Mt Vernon—Mrs Washington who enjoys but a very moderate share of
                            health, unites in best wishes for your health and prosperity with Dr Sir Yr most Obedt and Affecte Hble Servt

                            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to John Cochran, 11 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Cochran, John

                            Dear Sir
                            Head Quarters 11th August 1783

                        It was not ’till Yesterday that I received your favor of the 25th of June—I now acknowledge the receipt of
                            it, and thank you very sincerely, for the kind Expressions of Benevolence & regard which you are pleased to extend
                            to me, And to assure you, that I shall retain a cheerfull remembrance of your past Services, and wish you every felicity
                            in your future Life.
                        I take pleasure in sending you the Certificate requested—And am with Much Regard Dear Sir Your most Obedient
                            & humble Servt

                            Go: Washington

                     Enclosure

                                 11 August 1783

                            This certifies that Doctor John Cochran, during the present War, has been in the Service of the United
                                States, acting in different medical Capacities, untill the 17th of January 1781, when he was appointed Director of the
                                Military Hospitals—That during the most of the Time, he has been under my immediate Inspection & Command;
                                & in the various Stations in which he has acted, has discharged their several duties, with that Attention,
                                Skill & Fidelity, as have gained my Approbation. Given at Head Quarters, Newburgh this 11th Day of August
                                1783.

                                Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from James McHenry, 11 August 1783
From: McHenry, James
To: Washington, George

                            My dear General.
                            Princetown 11-14 Augt 1783

                        I am just now honored with your letter of the 6th. You have indeed gone over a great deal of ground in a very
                            short time.
                        The first motive for bringing you here was to get you out of a disagreeable situation, to one less
                            disagreeable. The second was to get your assistance and advice in the arrangements for peace. It may be necessary besides
                            to consult you respecting promotions, and on a variety of military subjects. I believe, on the whole, that your being near
                            Congress will be a public good. I send you the address to be made you from the chair which will serve to explain the
                            intentions of Congress.
                        Mrs Burian has offered her house which will be engaged for your reception. As there is no absolute necessity
                            for your immediate attendance you may prepare at leisure for your removal.
                        Congress has received no acct of the definitive treaty—but it appears pretty certain that definitive orders
                            have been received at New York for its evacuation. With the most sincere regard and respect I have the honor to be my Dear
                            General Your obedt

                            James McHenry

                            14th As the president sends you a copy of the address it will be unnecessary for me to do it. Gen.
                                Lincoln carries it.


Title: To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 12 August 1783
From: Boudinot, Elias
To: Washington, George

                            private
                            Dear Sir
                            Princeton Augt 12th 1783

                        With this your Excellency will receive my public Letter of this Date—That your Excellency may be informed of
                            every Act of Congress, relating to yourself personally, I do myself the honor of enclosing for your private Information, a
                            Copy of an Address proposed to be delivered to your Excellency on your Attendance here, in Case it should precede the
                            definitive Treaty.
                        I also enclose an Act of Congress calculated to hand down to Posterity the attention of your grateful
                            Country, for Services that never can be repaid—Every public Testimony to your Excellency’s just Merit, gives me a most
                            sensible & lasting Pleasure, as it is a living Evidence that public Gratitude, for essential public Services, is not yet
                            quite driven from our political World. I have the honor to be with very great Esteem & Respect Your Excellency’s
                            Most Obedient and very Hble Servt

                            Elias Boudinot


Title: To George Washington from Elias Boudinot, 12 August 1783
From: Boudinot, Elias
To: Washington, George

                            Dear Sir,
                            Princeton 12th August 1783

                        Your Excellency’s favours of the 6th inst. gave me great pleasure, as they announced your safe arrival after
                            so expeditious & fatiguing a Journey.
                        The Resolution of Congress requested by your Excellency was forwarded several days since, but it cannot answer
                            your expectations. Congress wished to have your Excellency’s personal aid at forming the peace arrangement whenever that
                            Report was called up; but your disagreable situation arising from the unexpected and unaccountable delay of the definitive
                            treaty, hastened the measure of requesting your Excellency’s attendance, that you might, by a change of place, be, in some
                            measure, relieved from the inconveniences attending your present local situation. However Congress have instructed me to
                            inform your Excellency, that it is their wish that you would make your attendance entirely agreeable to your own
                            conveniency, unless you hear further from them. They have directed a House and standing Furniture to be taken for your
                            Excellency within three or four miles of this place, in case it should be agreable for you to remain here a few weeks: but
                            they by no means wish to hurry you in your Journey, unless the Definitive Treaty should suddenly arrive of which I shall
                            do myself the honor of giving you the earliest intelligence.
                        I have no doubt, from very good information, that the substance of the Treaty, if not an authenticated copy,
                            is in New York, tho’ sent previous to the ratification, which, I suppose, is delayed to give Sir Guy all the time that can
                            be conveniently done. I have the honor to be, Sir, with great respect, Your Excellency’s Most Obedient & very humb.
                            Servant

                            Elias Boudinot


Title: From George Washington to George Clinton, 12 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Clinton, George

                            Dear Sir
                            Head Qrs 12 Augst 1783

                        Since my return from the Northward I have made particular enquiry into the state of the Boats which may be
                            rendered fit for service on the Western Waters, and find the number very small that are capable of being repaired, the
                            expence of effecting which & transporting them to Schenectady it is imagined will equal or exceed the cost of
                            building new Ones at that place.
                        I have also written by the last Post to Congress, to the Superindt of Finance, and the Qr Mastr Genl on the
                            subject of garrisoning the Western Posts, and that an advance of Money will be necessary for the purpose but as it is
                            uncertain when I may receive ansrs to those Letters; as it is doubtful whether money can then be supplied from the public
                            Treasury to enable the Qr Master Gen’l to enter into a Contract for Boats & to defray the continuing expence of
                            the operation; and as the Summer is so far advanced that only measures are immediately adopted for building Batteaux, the
                            work cannot be completed before the cold weather will set in, prevent all communication on the Lakes, and compel us to
                            give up to destruction the Fortifications which are to be ceded to us by the British; I find myself therefore under the
                            necessity of having recourse to your Excellency, & of requesting to be informed whether any Money can be furnished
                            by this State for the beforementioned services—I have sent Col. Humphrys to confer with you more fully on this important
                            subject, to inform you what steps are taking for occupying the Posts in the first instance, and to bear the result of your
                            Excellency’s determination to me.
                        Had the completion of this business been less interesting to the United States in general, or to this State
                            in particular, I should not have felt so much anxiety, or pressed the execution of it with so much earnestness—This
                            consideration will I am persuaded be a sufficient apology for troubling your Excellency with the present application; and
                            will I flatter myself at the same time induce the State to lend such aid to the Public as may be in its power—I have the
                            honor to be.


Title: From George Washington to Robert Morris, 12 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Morris, Robert

                            Dear Sir,
                            Newburgh 12th Augst 1783

                        My outfit for the Army in 1775. the Expenditures on my journey to Cambridge (in which those of General Lee,
                            & both our Suits were included)—and the Expences of my Household for some time after my arrival there was borne,
                            as will appear by my Accts (which are now ready for examination) & from the dates of the public advances to me—by
                            my private purse—the amounts of these Expenditures is yet due to me as all the Money which I have received from the Public
                            has been applied to & expended for public uses—I mention this matter now previous to the Exhibition of my accts—because to make some little preparation for my return home, I requested Colo. Biddle—hearing that Goods were under par in
                            Philadelpa to purchase me some Articles of which my Estate stood much in need. this in part, he has done; to the amount,
                            as pr Bills, to £204:9:3, exclusive of his Commission; & cost of forwarding them to Virginia.
                        I depended on this part of my claim upon the public, to make these purchases and to answr some other demands
                            of me & shall be happy if it is in your power to serve me—My Accts which I perswade myself will appear fair & very
                            moderate, will shew that I am not asking of the Public an advance of Money—but claiming a small part only of what it has
                            had the use of for more than Eight years. with great esteem & regard I am—Dr Sir Yr most Obt & Affecte

                            Go: Washington


Title: From David Humphreys to Timothy Pickering, 12 August 1783
From: Humphreys, David
To: Pickering, Timothy

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters Augst 12th 1783

                        The Commander in Chief wishes it may be ascertained this day, how many Boats are, or may be actually fit for
                            service on the Western Waters—for if there are ten or More that can be got in readiness in a few days, His Excellency
                            proposes that they should be carried to the Mowhawk River as soon as possible, because some Boats will be wanted there,
                            sooner than any can be compleated which may be contracted for hereafter—An Answer is requested as early as may be. I am Sir
                            Your Most Obedt Servt

                            D. Humphrys A.D.C.


Title: To George Washington from George Clinton, 13 August 1783
From: Clinton, George
To: Washington, George

                            Dear Sir
                            Pokeepsie 13th Augt 1783

                        I would just inform your Excellency that since Colo. Humphrey left me this Afternoon I have received a very
                            satisfactory Report from this Person, employed to procure Money on Loan for the Use of the State; so that the only
                            difficulty which now remains is to Justify me in the Appropriation of it for this Purpose of Garissioning the Western
                            Posts And to this End I shall convene a Council without Delay & lay before them your Excellencys Requisitions on
                            this Subject. I have the Honor to be with the highest Respect & Esteem your Excellency’s most Obedt Servt

                            Geo. Clinton


Title: To George Washington from William Gordon, 13 August 1783
From: Gordon, William
To: Washington, George

                            My Dear Sir
                            Jamaica Plain Aut 13. 1783

                        Your obliging letter of the 8th ulto was duly received. We have been earnestly waiting for the definitive
                            treaty, but as yet have had no authentic account of it. However looking upon it as certain & at hand, have
                            determined with the permission of Heaven setting off for the Jerseys next monday fortnight. Mrs Gordon accompanying me in
                            the chaise will oblige us for the sake of better roads & a shorter journey to go through New York, so that I must
                            postpone for the present the pleasure of seeing your Excellency at Newburgh, to which I trust You are safely returned,
                            after an agreeable tour to the North. Besides I have some business to transact with William Smith Esqr., whose mother in
                            law, born in my own native town & personally acquainted with me, appointed me a legacy, when she died about 1776,
                            payable out of the arrears of an annuity left her by Judge Smith.
                        I am fully of your Excellency’s mind, that "it rests with the confederated powers by the line of conduct they
                            mean to adopt, to make this country great happy & respectable"—& I most sincerely pray, they may be
                            directed to it in a way that shall secure the liberties of individuals, without which Independence will be of no avail:
                            indeed the country cannot be happy without freedom, however great
                            & respectable it might be. Regulations are certainly wanting; but that they may not introduce sooner or later
                            greater evils than they are meant to remedy, time must be taken to form them with the deepest deliberation, & with
                            this the peace will furnish the United States. The different tempers of the inhabitants must be well consulted, &
                            measures must be accommodated to them; for I am convinced that, in this country especially, they will not be forced;
                            & the neglect of them will give rise to that anarchy, which every honest patriot will deprecate &
                            endeavour to prevent.
                        ‘Twould indeed be political madness to flatter ourselves, that, in case of a fresh war, we should be favored
                            with the like providences & concatenation of causes that have lately contributed to our salvation; and therefore
                            in providing for our future security we must not calculate upon them. It is true, that we are known by no other character
                            among Nations than as the United States: but they either do, or ought to know, the articles by which we are confederated
                            & that there is no other federal government than what is built upon the express
                            concept in the said articles. It is of little or no consequence to me, personally considered, whether the Confederation is
                            strictly adhered to or not; but it is my real opinion, that unless it is carefully attended to we shall soon be in great
                            difficulties as a people. A better band of Union than the present Confederation I despair of seeing, considering the
                            opposite cases of the people in the different states; & I humbly conceive, that nothing would endanger a
                            dissolution sooner than refusing to hearken to the voice of a single state pleading for the rights it enjoys by the
                            confederation, that so an alteration may be obtained in favor of the rest. Such is the condition of human affairs, that in
                            all great unions certain individuals or bodies will enjoy greater advantages than others: & it has been generally
                            found by experience better to let them do it than break in upon the original contract.
                        The evils that delays have occasioned cannot be remedied in future by Congress,
                            unless they have a compulsive power, in other words, a standing army & navy at their
                            command sufficient for the purpose, which would at length necessarily produce a civil war, & destroy the liberties
                            of the several states, & erect an Empire instead of suffering us to remain distinct Republics united for common safety in a Congress of
                            delegates. The evils above alluded to, I am apprehensive, have arisen from the weak condition of the separate governments,
                            owing to the special circumstances of the Revolution; and may be effectually guarded against in future by strengthening
                            the powers of government in each state; & for which there will be now a good opportunity, that I hope will not be
                            lost but carefully improved. Necessity indeed will oblige us to attend to that business. When the several members grow
                            strong, the whole body will soon be healthy & vigorous.
                        I cannot for the life of me judge with your Excellency, that "there can be no danger of trusting Congress
                            with powers, because they are the creatures of the people, amenable to them for their conduct, & dependent from
                            day to day on their breath," for with certain powers a Congress in time might make the people their slaves, as has been
                            repeatedly done, in cases nearly similar, by which communities once perfectly free have been subjugated to the will of
                            tyrants, put into authority by themselves. I wish Congress to have all the support to which they are entitled by the
                            Confederation; & to have the full benefit of an impost, alike through, & raised by, the several States;
                            & faithfully forwarded by each to the common treasury, for the payment of all debts they have contracted during
                            the war, whether foreign or domestic, due to soldiers officers or others. Your Excellency mistook my meaning therefore in
                            my former letter, in supposing that I was opposed to an impost that should raise the sums wanted: it was the mode of
                            collecting it by the servants of Congress to which I referred when I said "many reprobate the circumstances of the mode
                            prescribed.
                        The hopes I expressed in my former letters of being soon indulged with the privilege of consulting your
                            papers, went upon the presumption that the peace would, be perfected before the fall, & that therefore “one of
                            those periods would be arrived when you would think yourself justified in suffering an inspection of & extracts to
                            be taken from your records” agreeable to what you was so kind as to write Oct 28. 1782. However as your Excellency appears
                            desirous of my applying first of all to Congress, that they may take the lead in that business I propose presenting a
                            Petition to them upon the subject when at Princeton, from whence I shall write or ride to visit you; & in the
                            mean while with the highest esteem remain Your Excellency’s sincere Friend & most obedient humble Servant

                            William Gordon

                            Mrs Gordon joins in respectful Compliments to Self & Lady.


Title: To George Washington from Christian Nagle, 13 August 1783
From: Nagle, Christian
To: Washington, George

                            New Goal Philadelphia August 13. 1783

                        To His Excellency George Washington Esqr. Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America.
                        The most humble Petition of Christian Nogell Serjeant of the 3d Regiment of Pensylvania Most humbly Sheweth
                            That your most unhappy and unfortunate Petitioner being accused of Mutiny, and by an Honourable Court Martial Sentenced to
                            die—Your unfortunate Petitioner having Served as a Soldier &ca for Seven Years and five Months faithfully to the
                            United States, without being Guilty of any Misdemeanor, The Crime your unhappy Petitioner is to Suffer for when Committed
                            the fact, was insensible and thoughtless of the Consequence, he being too Young and unexperienced—Therefore the only hopes
                            your most unhappy and unfortunate Petitioner has left, is to take the liberty to trouble your Excellency, convinced of the
                            many Acts of Clemency and Humanity being bestowed on many, therefore most devotedly and humbly prays your Excellency will
                            be pleased to Extend your Mercy and Benevolence upon your most miserable and unhappy Petitioner by Ordering such Relief as
                            your Excellency will in your great humanity think proper—And your Unhappy Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray

                            Christn Nogle


Title: From George Washington to Lund Washington, 13 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Washington, Lund

                            Dear Lund,
                            Newburgh Augt 13th 1783

                        I have received your letter of the 30th Ulto with a Catalogue of my Books—When you go next to Abingdon, see
                            if there is any there with my name or Arms in them, & forwd the list.
                        I am truly unfortunate that after all the expence I have been at about my House, I am to encounter the third
                            Edition, with the trouble & inconvenience of another cover to it, after my return. That there can have been little
                            attention, or judgment exercised heretofore in covering it, is a fact that cannot admit a doubt; for he must be a miserable
                            Artizan or a very great rascal indeed who, after one experimt could not tell what kind of Shingles were necessary to
                            prevent a common roof from leaking, or how to place them as they ought to be—Patience however & new exertions must
                            supply these defect’s; & to prevent greater evils, the sooner the latter is applied, the better; I desire
                            therefore that a proper kind of Plank may be bespoke to shingle upon—the thinner, provided the nails do not draw, the
                            better; as I am affraid of so heavy a weight on a slight foundation; for it is to be remembered that the Frame was for a
                            one story House, and that every thing greater than that, exceeds the original design. If New Shingles are to be used,
                            write to Mr Newton to bespeak them; and let them be got full two feet in length. but I would submit it to the workman if
                            he has any skill in his profession, & the old shingles can be ripped off without Injury, whether shewing less of
                            them will not supply the defect of their shortness. If it will, the Paint & oil which has been expended on them
                            will, in a great measure be preserved—but this is not to be placed in competition with a tight cover—or the look of the work, if shewing little, becomes
                            obnoxious to the view—When I suggest this idea, it is upon the principal that a short shingle, if it shows in proportion,
                            affords as many laps as a long one; consequently (in a roof not very flat) must be as tight. For instance, if an 18 Inch
                            shingle shows 6 Inches, two parts out of three of it is covered: So in like manner is a 15 Inch Shingle if it shews no
                            more than five—But I think the proportion of the hidden part should be greater—for which reason with shingles of two feet
                            I would shew no more than Six Inches & with those now on the House if they are not more than 16 not more than 4
                            1/2; which consequently renders it more difficult for the water to penetrate—& adds I grant to the weight, because
                            it takes more of the smaller sort or a greater quantity of wood, if shingled with the larger—but this is unavoidable. I
                            again repeat, that no time is to be lost in redressing the present evil; for if it is suffered to continue, besides
                            ruining the Plaister within, I shall have the furniture all spoiled; & in a scene of continual vexation &
                            trouble ’till it is done.
                        I readily join in opinion that Land, (except it be of the first quality) is too hard drove to take, a Crop of
                            Indn Corn & wheat from it two years in three; and I should like to have as much of mine fallowed as may be for
                            wheat, as it would increase the profits of my Mill with less advance, which is a matter that I shall have pretty much to
                            attend to. You are at liberty therefore (but it is now too late for this year) to fallow all you can.
                        I am sorry to hear of your apprehended sickness—if it should be realized, it will be a good &
                            sufficient excuse for not visiting my Tenants, but Colo. Bassetts being there, or any other company, cannot; it would be
                            hard indeed, if, while I am incurring the same expences as if I was at home, that my business is also to be neglected by
                            it.
                        Mrs Custis has never suggested in any of her Letters to Mrs Washington, the most distant attachment to Dr
                            S——t (unless ardent wishes for her speedy return, could be so construed.) But if this is the case, & she wants
                            advice upon it, where is her Father and Brother, those Guardians and advisors pointed out by Nature? With respect to
                            myself, I am too well acquainted with women to give advice to any of them, when they are bound for the Port of Matrimony;
                            because I never shall advice any one to marry the man she does not like—and because I know it
                            is to no purpose to advise them to refrain from the man they do. A woman rarely asks an opinion, or requires advice (on
                            these occasions) till her resolution is formed; and then it is with the hope and expectation of receiving a sanction,
                            without any intention of acquiescing in a disapprobation, she applies for advice. In short, the plain English of these
                            kind of applications may be summed up in these words—I wish you to think as I do, but if unhappily you are of a different
                            opinion, my heart, I confess, is engaged; and I have gone too far now to retract.
                        Hearing that several cargos of Irish, Indented Servants have come, and are coming to Phila., I have requested
                            Colo. Biddle if he can procure me a good Ho. Joiner, to buy & send him to you—were you to attend to the Imposts of
                            these People at Baltimore you might very probably get one nearer home; & this would make my work come infinitely
                            cheaper than giving 5, 6, & 8 shillings a day to men who are always craving, & never satisfied.
                        Mrs Washington who continues in a low & weak way joins me in best wish to you & your wife and
                            I am Dr Lund Yr affecte friend

                            Go: Washington


Title: From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 14 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Boudinot, Elias

                            sir
                            Head Quarters, 14th Augst 1783

                        By the last post, I was honored with your Excellency’s favor of the 1st instt, enclosing the resolve of
                            Congress, directing my attendance at Princeton—notwithstandg my Horses had arrived but a Day or two before, & were much
                            fatigued, I should have set out immediately: had it not been for the indisposition of Mrs Washington, who, during my
                            Absence, had been seized with a fever had a return of it since, & is now in a very weak & low State—This
                            Circumstance, together with a desire of packing my papers, and making arrangements for a final remove (being uncertain of
                            the Objects Congress have in view by my attendance, or how long I may be detained at Princeton) will I hope avail as an
                            Excuse for my delay.
                        I propose setting out on Monday next, provided Mrs Washingtons Health will admit, or I should not have any thing
                            from Congress in the mean Time, to prevent my Intentions. With great Respect & Consideration I have the Honor to be sir Your Excellency’s Most Obedient and
                            humble Servant

                            Go: Washington


Title: From David Humphreys to Henry Knox, 14 August 1783
From: Humphreys, David
To: Knox, Henry

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters Augst 14th 1783.

                        His Excellency the Commander in Chief desires that such Men as are acquainted with the repairs of Boats may
                            be employed under the Quarter Master’s direction, in repairing those Batteaux which will be fit for service on the Western
                            Waters. Those Boats will be wanted to proceed to Albany as soon as possible. I have the honour to be &c.

                            D: Humphrys A.D.C.


Title: To George Washington from Richard Varick, 14 August 1783
From: Varick, Richard
To: Washington, George

                                14 August 1783

                        State of the Volumes remaining in the Hands of Mr Varick Recording Secy at Poughkeepsie Augt 14. 1783.

                                Titles

                                No. of pages

                                of

                                No. of

                                each Volume

                                No of

                                    Vols.

                                    Vols.

                                    contains .

                                    Pages finished

                                A.

                                VIIth

                                230

                                114.

                                 B.

                                XVIth

                                420

                                258.

                                C.

                                Vth

                                230

                                42.

                                 D.

                                IInd

                                420

                                128.

                                 E.

                                Ist

                                420.

                                299.

                                 F.

                                IIIrd

                                230

                                96.

                                     P.

                                    IInd

                                    420.

                                     283.

                                 36.

                        P. Vol: IIIrd (the only blank now remaining) will be commenced abt the 28th of August 1783.

                            Richd Varick Recordg Secy


Title: From George Washington to Janet Dalgleish, 15 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Dalgleish, Janet

                            Madam,
                            State of New York Augt 15th 1783.

                        I have lately been favord with a Letter from you dated 28th of Feby in the present year; and as it is
                            impossible for me, by any personal enquiries or application, to assist you in the recovery of your
                            Brother’s Debts, I have transmitted your Letter and Acct to an acquaintance of mine in Norfolk in
                            Virginia, Thos Newton Esqr.—a Gen’man of character; & one who must have been intimately acquainted with your
                            friends & their circumstances—This honor I had not—as the place of my Residence (when at home) is distant more
                            than two hundred miles from Norfolk, and nearly as many from Gloucester.
                        I wish Madam it was in my power to do more to oblige you than this Letter indicates—The distance I am at from
                            Virginia & the important charge committed to my care (which engrosses my whole time & attention) will not admit
                            it. You will please to accept my thanks for the favorable Sentiments you have expressed for me. I am Yr Most Obedt Serv.

                            Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from Lyman Hall, 15 August 1783
From: Hall, Lyman
To: Washington, George

                            Sir8
                            Savannah 15th August 1783

                        I have the honor to enclose to your Excellency a copy of the resolution of the honorable House of Assembly of
                            this State, expressing their sentiments on perusing your Excellency’s Letter of the 14th June last past, which agreeable
                            to your desire was submitted to their view and consideration. With them Sir I sincerely and most heartily join; now can I
                            in more emphatical language express my esteem, my gratitude & my devoutest wishes for your future fame and
                            happiness; than is done in those earnest recommendations of the Assembly.
                        Permit me, Sir, to assure your Excellency, that I partake most ardently, in that general sensibility which
                            pervades every patriot bosom when we view you solemnly retiring and "bidding a last farewell to the cares of Office, and
                            all the employments of public Life," and at the same time to congratulate your Excellency on your return to that beloved
                            and "undisturbed repose," to the full enjoyment of which, having accomplished the great object for which you grasped the
                            decisive sword, thro’ a long & arduous war, you have every claim. Altho’ your glory on the stage of public life,
                            admits of no possible addition—Yet your happiness in the delightful walks of retirement may.
                        There—for your entertainment & amusement, will pass before you in Review
                            the rise and fall of succeding Empires, from the birth of time to the present period—there you will at leisure Review the
                            various Stages, and shifting scenes of the last glorious Revolution, in which you, Sir, with your compatriot Army, have
                            reaped the Laurels of the well-fought Field, and returned triumphant with the plaudit of a gazing World. there, you will
                            enjoy the pleasing satisfaction of viewing, as the fruit of your services in those "anxious days and nights" spent in
                            conflicting War, an Empire rising with unrivalled dignity—And there—not confined to the present sphere, your
                            contemplations will expand, and look forward to the brighter scenes of Eternity, and anticipate that future glory which
                            the "pure and benign light of Revelation" most perfective of human Virtue, has taught you so firmly to realize—and there—will you, greatly perfect in those virtues which "were the characteristic of the divine author of our blessed Religion,
                            & in humble imitation of whom," you will ripen for that seat of immortal felicity, to which, when satisfied with
                            life, may you be raptured by an Escort of Guardian Angels. I have the honor to be with all imaginable respect Your
                            Excellency’s most Obedt & most humble Servt

                            Lyman Hall


Title: To George Washington from Henry Knox, 15 August 1783
From: Knox, Henry
To: Washington, George

                            Sir,
                            West Point 15 August 1783.

                        Enclosed is a state of the ordnance at the Northern posts. Your Excellency will be able to judge whether any
                            can be taken from thence to be carried forward, and from which place.
                        Upon a consideration of the importance of Niagara, perhaps it may not be adviseable to have fewer cannon than
                            twelve, of different sizes, and six mortars and howitzers. These would form two or three respectable batteries. Altho’ I am
                            unacquainted with the nature of the ground round the place, yet as the enemy could bring heavy cannon with facility, it
                            would perhaps not only be proper, but even necessary, that three or four of the cannon should be eighteen pounders.
                            Probably for the same reason two eighteens ought to be at Oswego. As the heavy cannon and stores must be forwarded from
                            this post, the expence and trouble will be considerable. But if the measure is necessary, those circumstances cannot have
                            sufficient weight to obstruct the transportation. I will be obliged by Your Excellencys directions on the subject.
                        The detatchment of artillery which are for the Northern duty will want clothing, blankets, shoes &c.
                            which I hope are in the store. The infantry will want the same. I have the honor to be, with the highest respect, Your
                            Excellencys most obedient servant

                            H. Knox


Title: From George Washington to Thomas Newton, 15 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Newton, Thomas

                            Sir,
                            Newburgh State of New York 15th Augt 1783

                        Enclosed, I give you the trouble of a Letter from a Miss Janet Dalgleish to me. As it is totally out of my
                            power to render her any Service in the collectn of her debts but wish to put her in the way to obtain Justice, or at least
                            to obtain a knowledge of the Situation of her Brothers Affaires I take the liberty of requesting that you would drop her a
                            line of information on this Subject. I have acquainted her of my having written to you to this effect; & To know
                            that the enclosure has got safe to your hands wd be satisfactory to Dr Sir Yr Most Obt Hble Servt

                            Go: Washington


Title: To George Washington from Marinus Willett, 15 August 1783
From: Willett, Marinus
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            Albany Augt 15th 1783.

                        The inclosed are Copies of Letters that were brought to Fort Harkermer by one white man and one Indian from
                            Otswego, and delivered to the Commanding Officer from whom I reciev’d them last evening.
                        By a Gentleman just arrived in this City from Cannada, am informed that Baron Stuben had got as far on his
                            journey as Chamble Monday the 4th Inst. so that we may verry shortly expect to hear from him. I have the Honour to be Your
                            Excellencies most Obedient Hume Servt

                            Marinus Willett

                     Enclosure

                                    17 July 1783

                            Extract of a Letter from Lieut. Colo. De Peyster to Brigadier Genl Maclean, dated at Detroit the 17th
                                July 1783.
                            "Runners are just come in from the Indian Country with Accounts, that the Kentuck People had attacked
                                and carried off a number of Horses belonging to the Indian Hunters, who were hunting on their own grounds at a
                                considerable distance on this side the Ohio. The Indians not willing to loose their property pursued the Virginians,
                                attacked them, killed two men, and had an Indian mortally wounded, who is since dead. I have made every possible
                                enquiery, and can assure you the Kentuckers were the sole Aggressors, and I have mentioned the particulars that they
                                may be fairly related, to prevent any misfortunes that might ensue from the mis-representations of these lawless
                                People at Kentuck—The Indians being heartily disposed to peace and Friendship with the people on the Frontier of the
                                United States."

                     Enclosure

                                Sir,
                                Niagara 31st July 1783.

                            I have this day reciev’d a Letter from Lieut. Colo. DePeyster, the Commanding Officer at Detroit, dated
                                the 17th July 1783, an Extract from which Letter, I take the liberty of enclosing herewith, requesting that you will
                                be pleased to transmit it, and this Letter to His Excellency Genl Washington. Trifles may sometimes be the means of
                                doing great mischief, which may be prevented by applying proper remidies in time. On the present occasion the
                                Virginians at Kentuck have been the aggressors, without any provocation on the part of the Indians, who are well
                                disposed to cultivate a peace and friendly intercourse with the people on the frontiers of the United States, provided
                                they are not molested in their property or persons, by a number of People who come to settle at a considerable
                                distance from the Frontiers of the United States, that they may not be subjected to the controul of any legal Law or
                                Government whatever. These lawless people would be glad to bring on an Indian War to be an excuse for their
                                depredations, and therefore will not scruple to misrepresent this last affair, and endeavour by that means to induce
                                the United States to take up their quarrel. On this account I have thought it my duty to state this matter fairly and
                                candidly that the unlawful and improper conduct of the Kentuck people, may not be the means of involving innocent
                                People in misery and distress. I have the honor to be with Regard Sir Your most Obedient and most humble Servant

                                Allan Maclean


Title: From George Washington to Henry Knox, 16 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Knox, Henry

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters Augst 16th 1783

                        Your Ideas of the Ordnance that would be proper for the Garrisons of Niagara and Oswego accord very fully
                            with my own—but, ere the arrival of the definitive Treaty, the season will be so far advanced, and we shall then have so
                            many difficulties to encounter before we can establish ourselves at those Posts; that I think we must be contented for the
                            winter with two Howitzers at each; and such a number of Light Peices as may be judged necessary
                            for the defences of the works in case of any hostile attempts from the Savages: for it is hardly to be imagined the
                            British, who alone could furnish Artillery for a Siege in that quarter, will immediately make an effort to recover by
                            force of Arms, what they will just have relinquished by Agreement; and I hope before any thing serious could be meditated
                            against those Fortifications, Measures will be taken (at the opening of the next season) to furnish them with an ample
                            supply for every Contingency.
                        So far as the Artillery now on the Mowhawk River can be made subservient to the present purposes, it will be
                            better to make use of those Peices, than to incur the trouble and expence of transportation from a greater distance—I beg
                            you therefore to make the Arrangement as soon as may be, in such manner as you shall judge most conducive to the public
                            service, upon the principles beforementioned.
                        I have already paid attention to the Cloathing requisite for the Detachment destined for the northern duty,
                            most of the Articles which will be wanted are in Store—I am with great esteem Sir


Title: From Heman Swift to David Humphreys, 16 August 1783
From: Swift, Heman
To: Humphreys, David

                            Sir
                            Westpoint 16th August 1783

                        It is with the most affectionate Feelings of Respect we are informed the Commander in Chief is soon to leave
                            the Army & uncertain whether he will return to this Post—as he has not publickly announced his Departure we are
                            not at liberty formally to take our Leave of him—We cannot however in justice to our Feelings reconcile his Departure
                            without giving him the liveliest Testimonials of our Sentiments & Esteem, & wish you to communicate them to
                            him in such Manner as under the present Circumstances, is thought most proper—Language is too imperfect to express the
                            warmth of our Attachment; & to enumerate the particular Ties of our Obligations would include every Circumstance
                            of an Eight Years War—We beg him to accept the fullest Assurrances, we feel all that Gratitude, Affectionate  as a Citizen, as a Soldier, as a Friend to Mankind, as the Commander in Chief, to the Wisdom of
                            whose Counsels, to the Prudence, Magnanimity & Fortitude of whose Conduct, these United States (under the Direction
                            of Providence) owe their present existence. We have the honor to be with Sentiments of Esteem Dear Sir your very huml Servt
                            on behalf of the officers of the Connt. Regiment

                            Heman Swift Colo.


Title: To George Washington from Benjamin Tallmadge, 16 August 1783
From: Tallmadge, Benjamin
To: Washington, George

                            Sir
                            Litchfield August 16th 1783

                        When I last had the honor of seeing Your Excellency, I mentioned the Circumstance of there being some Monies
                            due S. Culper and others for secret Services, and that I was requested to make the same known to Your Excellency. In
                            Consequence of this I was directed to obtain a Statement of the Accot, since which I have seen some of the Principals in
                            this business, and have enclosed an Accot of Expenditures from the begining. Since I recd S. Culper’s inclosed Acct, I
                            have seen him and examined the Vouchers for the Expenditures therein mentioned, and am convinced that he has been as
                            attentive to the public Interest as his Circumstances and peculiar Situation would admit. I have rects for the several
                            Sums sent him, but for the sake of abbreviating the Accts have charged the whole Sum in Gross, for which he has given me
                            Credit in his Accts as recd at sundry times. In my Acct  I have also charged the balance due him, which I trust
                            Your Excellency will enable me to pay As I have recd but a small Sum for a Year or two past, and on many occasions have
                            been obliged to make Exertions to procure Intelligence I have not been backward in advancing small Sums occasionally, which
                            I presume will leave a small balance in my favor. I have not Credited the Sums which I recd at different Times from Your
                            Excellency, in the enclosed Acct as the same may be easily noted from the Rects which I have given—Indeed some of my Accts
                            were taken by the Enemy—I have only noted the Initials of Names where they have not been fictitious, but the real ones
                            shall be noted if necessary.
                        I was just setting out for Head Qrs but am informed by Mr Pierce that Your Excellency will set off for
                            Princetown tomorrow. I shall however have occasion to be at the Pay Masters Generals Office in Eight or ten Days, when I
                            shall be very much obliged to Your Excellency if I may be informed further respecting the inclosed Acct as I shall shortly
                            see Culper again—Should there be any occasion I will most Chearfully wait on Your Excellency at Princetown.
                        Should I not have an oppprtunity to pay my personal respects to Your Excellency before You retire from the
                            Army, give me leave at this Time, with the warmest Gratitude, to assure Your Excellency that I shall ever entertain a
                            lively sense of the many marks of attention which I have recd from Your Excellency’s hands. Whatever may have been the
                            result, it gives me great pleasure to reflect, that during my Service in the Army, it has ever been my highest ambition to
                            merit Your Excellency’s Approbation.
                        In the Calm retirements of domestic life, may You continue to enjoy health; and may you find increasing
                            Satisfaction from the reflexion of having Conducted the Arms of America thro’ a War so peculiarly distressing to the
                            Obtainment of an honorable Peace; and of having been the Instrument, under God, in obtaining the freedom &
                            Independence of this Country.
                        Advice, my Dear General; and in every Situation of Life I pray you to believe that my best wishes will attend
                            You, & that I shall Continue to be, as I am at this time, with every Sentiment of Respect and Esteem, Your
                            Excellency’s most Obedt & very Hble Servt

                            Benja. Tallmadge


Title: General Orders, 17 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To:

                            Head Quarters Newburgh Sunday August 17th 1783.

                        The Commander in Chief having been requested by Congress to give his attendence at Prince Town, proposes to
                            set out for that place Tomorrow—but expects to have the pleasure of seeing the Army again before he retires to private
                            life—During his absence Major General Knox will retain the Command of the Troops, and all Reports are to be made to him
                            Accordingly.


Title: From George Washington to Jacob Bayley, 17 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Bayley, Jacob

                            Sir
                            Head Quarters Augst 17th 1783.

                        Captain Vincent is come here, with some of the St Francois Tribe of Indians, to receive the pay he says is
                            due to a Company he has had in service under your Direction, and in pay, agreeable to a Resolve of Congress. Whatever pay
                            they are entitled to by the Resolve, will undoubtedly be given them; but before the Pay Master General can settle their
                            Accounts, they must produce some Voucher to shew how many of them have been employed and for what time.
                        I could only therefore furnish them with some clothing to relieve their present Necessities, which I have
                            done, giving each one a Blanket, Shirt, Shoes and some Cloth for Leggings and when they produce the Necessary Vouchers
                            they will be settled with, the same as the rest of the Army. I am &c.

                            G. Washington


Title: From George Washington to George Clinton, 17 August 1783
From: Washington, George
To: Clinton, George

                            Dear Sir
                            Head Quarters Newburgh 17th Augst 1783

                        Under the urgent necessity of making immediate preparations for occupying the Western Posts as soon as they
                            shall be evacuated by the Enemy, which was stated very fully in the Letter I had the honor to address to your Excellency a
                            few day ago by Col. Humphrys; I consider myself obliged to request in the most pressing manner that you will advance five
                            hundred Pounds or a larger sum if practicable of the Monies of this State, to be accounted for by the United States, &
                            to be applied to this service alone—to obtain which without loss of time Mr Mix Asst Qr Mastr Genl waits upon you
                            with this Letter, and for which he will pass his rect. I have the honor to be Dr Sir &c.