To George Washington from Guy Carleton, 12 December 1782
New York 12th December 1782.
Sir,
I have this morning received your Excellency’s letter of the 6th with it’s inclosure, and have not lost a moments time in procuring the passport, which I inclose. It is with pleasure Sir, that I accept any occasion which my duty will allow of manifesting my attention towards your Excellency and the respect with which I am your Excellency’s most obedient and most humble Servant.
Guy Carleton
DLC: Papers of George Washington.