To George Washington from Antoine-Jean-Louis Le Bègue de Presle Duportail, 6 October 1783

dear general

philad. 8br [October] 6th 1783

i beg that your Excellency be pleased to peruse the inclosed letter for Congress—it Contains the general Reasons i have for that new measure[.] if your Excellency does not disapprove of it i shall be much obliged to you to order it sealed up and sent to his address. i have the honour to be with the greatest Respect and attachment your Excellency’s the most obedient humble servant

duportail

DLC: Papers of George Washington.

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