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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00639.26 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1783 |
| Title | George Washington to George Clinton |
| Date | 14 April 1783 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Washington writes that he had sent to Gen. McLean (commanding at Niagara) communications of Sir Guy Carleton including the proclamation of the King for the cessation of hostilities and a "New York newspaper, containing articles of general pacification between all belligerent parties." In closing Washington alludes to reports of problems at the Wyoming (Pa.) settlement, which he hopes are "without foundation." |
| Subjects | President Revolutionary War Military History Treaty Journalism Global History and Civics Boundary or Property Dispute |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) Dorchester, Guy Carleton, Baron (1724-1808) |
| Theme | The Presidency; Foreign Affairs; The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Notes: Governor Clinton's name was written in the margin at the end of page 1, but, to be consistent, it is included at the conclusion of the letter in this transcript. Published in James C. Fitzpatrick, ed., The Writings of George Washington 26:317. Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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