George Washington Papers

To George Washington from William Stephens Smith, 12 October 1783

New York 12th Octr 1783

Sir

I have the honor of informing your Excellency, that I inspected yesterday morning, the following british Regiments bound for Halifax Viz. 17th 33d 37th 42d 54th & 57th. The fleet sailed in the afternoon.

I am still of opinion that the evacuation will be compleat within the time mentioned in my last—I am Your Excellency’s Most Obliged Servt

W.S. Smith

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    To George Washington from William Stephens Smith, 12 October 1783
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    Smith, William Stephens
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    Washington, George
    Date
    12 October 1783

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