George Washington Papers

From George Washington to Robert R. Livingston, 22 May 1782

Head Quarters 22d May 1782

Sir,

I have been honored with your Favor of the 13th communicating to me the formal Annunciation to Congress, by the Minister of France, of the Birth of a Dauphine.

Measures are ordered to convey to the Army the News of this happy Event; which will be celebrated with such Demonstrations of Joy as the Occasion requires and our Circumstances will admit.

This Information will be transmitted to Genl Greene, that the Army, under his Command, may participate in the general Joy. I have the Honor to be, with the greatest Respect, Your very humbl. Servt

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    From George Washington to Robert R. Livingston, 22 May 1782
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    Washington, George
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    Livingston, Robert R.
    Date
    22 May 1782

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