1From George Washington to Philippe de Noailles, Duc de Mouchy, 15 October 1783 (Washington Papers)
Within these few days, I have had the honor to receive your favor of the 25th of April from Paris. My heart will do me greater justice than my Pen, when I attempt the expression of my sensibility for your polite congratulation on the happy termination of the War; and for the favorable sentiments you have expressed of my instrumentality in effecting the Revolution. It is to the magnanimous...