1From Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, [15 April 1783] (Hamilton Papers)
There are two resolutions passed relative to the restoration of the British Prisoners and to making arrangements for the surrender of the posts in the possession of the British troops, the first of which is to be transacted by you in conjunction with the secretary of War—the latter by yourself alone. I will explain to you some doubts which have arisen in Congress with regard to the true...
2To George Washington from Robert Digby, 15 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
As Captain Hurlbert has not called on me for the Pass for New London your Excellency requested, or any Body in his Behalf, I enclose it to your excellency and should Captain Hurlbert call in the mean time I will give him another. I have the Honor to be Your Excellency’s Most obedient humble Servant DLC : Papers of George Washington.
3To George Washington from Jean Halbach, 15 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
Nous prennons la Liberté de Communiquer par celle-ci à vôtre Excellence, que par rapport à la Paix conclut heureusement entre les treize Provinces Unies et L’Angleterre, qu’il a un de nos Compagnons entierement intentionné de faire le Voyage en quelques Semaines/: avec recommandation de deux Ambassadeurs de treize Provinces combinnés:/: par Amsterdam pour Philadelphie, puisque notre maison...
4To George Washington from Alexander Hamilton, 15 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
There are two resolutions passed relative to the restoration of the British Prisoners and to making arrangements for the surrender of the posts in the possession of the British troops, the first of which is to be transacted by you in conjunction with the secretary of War—the latter by yourself alone. I will explain to you some doubts which have arisen in Congress with regard to the true...
5To George Washington from Robert R. Livingston, 15 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
Congress have been, & still are extremely divided about the propriety of ratifying the present provisional Articles, & releasing their prisoners—The Articles are so drawn as to render them in many instances equivocal, & they doubt whether they shall consider them as preliminary or definitive—For my own part, I think them preliminary Articles, & that they should be ratified as such—As to the...
6To George Washington from James McHenry, 15 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
Because I have no reason to believe myself forgotten, notwithstanding you have not written to me for a long time. I would not leave Philadelphia without congratulating with you upon an event the most fortunate for America, and the most glorious for my general. You have carried us through a long war; you have not sunk under the severest tryals; and you live to see a country enjoy the blessings...
7To George Washington from Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron [von] Steuben, 15 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
I had the honor yesterday to receive your letter requesting my sentiments on a peace establishment. I am sorry that my little Knowledge of the Frontiers, or Sea Coast of the United States does not permit my giving Your Excellency my Sentiments on the matters proposed. I am of opinion that whatever number of troops are kept on a peace establishment there they should be entirely continental,...