11To James Madison from Edmund Randolph, 22 February 1783 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). Unsigned but in Randolph’s hand. Parts of the manuscript are hard to read. Besides revising a few words by writing over rather than above them, he used a porous paper. This caused the ink to spread, thereby blotting several adjacent letters together. He posted the letter on 1 March. See Randolph to JM, 1 Mar. 1783 . I easily conceive the difficulty if not...
12To George Washington from James Randolph Reid, 22 February 1783 (Washington Papers)
22d Feby 1783 I have been informed that a reduction of General Hazen’s Regt to the establishment of the Army is about to take place, which must eventually derange me. I take this early opportunity to inform your Excellency that I shall retire with infinite pain from a service, wherein a few virtuous and perservering Soldiers have (to the astonishment of the world) effected a glorious...
13To John Adams from Herman Heyman’s Sons, 22 February 1783 (Adams Papers)
It is with the greatest Satisfaction that we Obser. by the Publik papers the Declaration of Independence from Great Brittan to the United States, a Situation which we have heartely wished to the Latter for many years past, and by which means our Country will be now abel to enter in the most Friendly & Advantageous Alliance with the same. To Convince the United States from our Wishes to accept...
14General Orders, 22 February 1783 (Washington Papers)
For the day tomorrow Major Reading. For duty the 6th Massachusetts regiment. In order to extend the weekly allowance of pay to all Noncommissioned officers and privates who may be present with the Army during any part of the time such payment shall be made, altho’ they have not been included in the Muster or Payrolls for the month of January they are (after having been mustered seperately or...
15From George Washington to William Heath, 22 February 1783 (Washington Papers)
A few days ago General Lincoln delivered me your favor of the 7th respecting the Enemy’s force at Penobscot, and the apprehension of the Inhabitants of the eastern part of your State in consequence of the menacing appearances in that quarter—at the same time I recd a Letter from the two Houses of your Legislature on the same subject. After conversing pretty fully with the Secretary at War & Mr...
16From George Washington to James Randolph Reid, 22 February 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have recd you favor of this date, & have to inform you that there are some circumstances which render it inexpedient for a furlough to be granted to you at this Moment, in a few days (by the first of march I presume) you may expect the permission you sollicit. As no Warrants for Pay or Subsestence are now given by me, it will be proper to make your Arrangements on that head with the Depy Pay...
17From George Washington to Samuel Phillips, Jr., 22 February 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have been honord by the hands of Maj. General Lincoln and Mr Higginson with the joint address of the Honorable the Senate, and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusets dated the 8th day of this Month, containing a representation respecting the British Post at Penobscot, and the dangerous situation of the Eastern frontiers of the Commonwealth together with some proposals...
18To Benjamin Franklin from Patience Wright, 22 February 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I This moment made up my Packet for america Sent by a old faithful Servant of Doct Franklin Sons: from New Jersey of govonr Franklins— This man is Sent off to america from his master who is now Lodging in Suffolk Street no 16 where he Sd. govonor has undertaken to pettition in aid on behalf of all the tories together with the famous of that Partie— His late...