To Alexander Hamilton from George Washington, 18 October 1783
From George Washington1
Rocky Hill [New Jersey] 18th Octr. 1783
Dear Sir,
I am favoured with your two letters of the 30th September.
The debate on Indian Affairs which I believe is got through,2 and that on the residence of Congress wch. is yet in agitation3 has entirely thrown aside for sometime the consideration of the peace establishment.4 When it is resumed I will take care that your application comes into view and shall be happy if any thing in my power may contribute to its success being with great truth Dr. Sir Yr. most obedt. servt.
Go: Washington
Colonel Hamilton.
Copy, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress; ALS, sold by B. Altman & Co., New York City (The New York Times, November 28, 1976).
1. This copy was apparently made by Octavius Pickering, for at the bottom of the MS there appears the following sentence: “Examined with the original—Octavius Pickering.”
2. In September, 1783, Congress considered both the purchase of Indian lands within the state of Pennsylvania by that state and a proclamation prohibiting all persons from settling on Indian lands not within the limits of their respective states. In October, Congress received a lengthy committee report on Indian affairs.
3. After its removal to Princeton in late June, 1783, Congress received offers of a permanent residence from several states. The subject of the future residence of Congress was debated during September and early October.
4. For information on the peace establishment see “Report on a Military Peace Establishment,” June 18, 1783.