George Washington Papers

From George Washington to John Hanson, 22 September 1782

Head Quarters 22d Septmr 1782

Sir

I do myself the honor to inclose to your Excellency, for the observation of Congress, the latest Intelligence I have received from New York.It is the most direct & perfect Information I have been able to obtain; much the same Accounts are received from there in different Ways.

A Copy of what is herein inclosed, has already been transmitted to the Marquis de Vandreiul for his Information. With perfect Regard & Esteem —I have the Honor to be your Excellencys Most Obedient and most humble Servant

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    From George Washington to John Hanson, 22 September 1782
    Author
    Washington, George
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    Hanson, John
    Date
    22 September 1782

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    “From George Washington to John Hanson, 22 September 1782,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/99-01-02-09552. [This is an Early Access document from The Papers of George Washington. It is not an authoritative final version.]

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