To George Washington from Major General William Phillips, 4 March 1780
From Major General William Phillips
New York March 4th 1780
Sir
I have the honour to receive Your Excellency’s letter signifying that you have appointed Commissioners on your part to meet ours and propose the 9th Instant for that purpose.1
I feel extremely happy at this Event on a publick Account, in commiseration of a Number of distressed Individuals on both Sides, and I most Sincerely hope the Negotiation may be attended with Success.
I am extremely obliged to you, Sir, for your personal attention to me which, indeed, you have been so good as to shew me upon all occasions. I have the honour to be, Sir, with great personal Respect Your Excellency’s most obedient and most humble Servant
W. Phillips
LS, DLC:GW; copy, P.R.O.: C.O. 5/182.
1. Phillips is referring to GW’s letter to him of 29 February.