From George Washington to George Clinton, 8 April 1783

Sir	Head Quarters 8th April 1783

With infinite satisfaction I communicate to your Excellency the inclosed Extracts from Sir Guy Carletons official Letter which has this Moment come to my Hand, by a British Officer—announcing a Certainty of the glorious Event of a general Peace.

On this happy Occasion your Excellency will be pleased to accept my warmest & most sincere Congratulations. With the greatest Esteem & Regard I have the Honor to be Sir &c.

DLC: Papers of George Washington.

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