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From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 25 June 1783

JHead Quarters Newburgh une 25th 9 o’clock P.M. 1783

Sir

I am honored by your Excellency’s Letter dated the 21st inst. 11 o’clock P.M., enclosing the Resolutions of Congress of the same date.

Congress will have been informed by mine of the last evening, which was forwarded by your returning Express this morning, that I had, in consequence of the intimation contained in your Excellency’s former Letter, anticipated their Orders expressed in the abovementioned Resolutions, the Troops have commenced their March accordingly, and encamp this night at the Forest of Dean, eight miles from West Point; I have therefore nothing farther to add except that—I am with perfect respect You Excellency’s Most Obedient Servant

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    From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 25 June 1783
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    Washington, George
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    Boudinot, Elias
    Date
    25 June 1783

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