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Field name	Value
Collection Reference Number	GLC01106
From Archive Folder	Documents Relating to 1783
Title	George Washington to Alexander McDougall authorizing him to visit New York
Date	15 October 1783
Author	Washington, George (1732-1799)
Recipient	McDougall, Alexander
Document Type	Correspondence
Content Description	Written by Washington as commander of the Continental Army to Major General McDougall. References McDougall's letter of 5 October 1783. Authorizes McDougall to visit New York on business. Says he has tried to discourage American troops from visiting New York City, which was still occupied by the British, for trifling reasons.
Subjects	President Revolutionary War Continental Army Military History
People	Washington, George (1732-1799) McDougall, Alexander (1732-1786)
Place written	Rocky Hill, New Jersey
Theme	The Presidency; The American Revolution; Banking & Economics
Sub-collection	The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859
Additional Information	Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Copyright	The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module	Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859
Transcript	Show/hide Rocky hill 15 Octob 1783 Dear Sir By the last Post I was favord with your Letter of the 5th Instant and I take the earliest opportunity to acquaint you of my compliance with your request. Tho' I have ever been averse to Officers going to New York on every slight pretext, I was always ready to grant my permission when real business required their presence. With great regard I am Dr Sir Your Most Obedient Servant Go: Washington Major Genl. M. Dougall

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