From George Washington to Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, 13 September 1782
Head Quarters 13th Sepr 1782
Dear Sir,
Anticipating with much pleasure, your near Approach, I send Colo. Tilghman one of my Aides D. Camp, to meet & attend your Excellency to my Quarters, where, I presume you will be assured, that I shall embrace you with the highest Satisfaction. With much Regard & Esteem I am Dear Sir Your Excellency’s Most Obdt St
G.W.
DLC: Papers of George Washington.