To George Washington from Thomas Burke, 14 March 1782
State of North Carolina Mch 14th 1782
Sir
Your Letter of 22d of January last has reached me. it shall be laid before the Legislature as soon as they meet, and I doubt not they will give it all the weight which your distinguished Character, and unremitting Zeal for the public Welfare merit. I have the honor to be your Excellency’s very obdt St
Tho. Burke
Nc-Ar: Thomas Burke Papers.