George Washington Papers

From George Washington to Robert Howe, 4 July 1783

Head Quarters 4th July 1783

sir

I have this Morng been favored with your two Letters of the 1st of July—with a Resolution of Congress directg you to proceed with the Troops to Phila.

The March of the Detachment of Jacksons Regiment had not been countermanded by me—but I am glad to find it has been done under directions of Congress. I am &c.

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    From George Washington to Robert Howe, 4 July 1783
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    Washington, George
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    Howe, Robert
    Date
    4 July 1783

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    “From George Washington to Robert Howe, 4 July 1783,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/99-01-02-11556. [This is an Early Access document from The Papers of George Washington. It is not an authoritative final version.]

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