From George Washington to Richard Humpton, 24 October 1783

Rocky hill 24th Octr 1783

Sir

The Honorable the Congress having by their Proclamation of the 18th Inst. thought proper to discharge their Army I am to desire that immediately on the receipt of this you proceed to discharge the Troops under your Command at Philada.

You will please to call at the War Office for Blank discharges—and Report to me your proceedings in this business. I am Sir Your most Obedient Servant

Go: Washington

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Title: From George Washington to Richard Humpton, 24 October 1783
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Humpton, Richard
Date: 24 October 1783

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Cite as: “From George Washington to Richard Humpton, 24 October 1783,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/99-01-02-11974. [This is an Early Access document from The Papers of George Washington. It is not an authoritative final version.]

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