From George Washington to Timothy Pickering, 3 November 1783

I am favored with your Letter of the 27 October.

As Congress have by their Proclamation discharged all that part of the Army which were before furloughed I am to desire you to continue to discharge such Officers of your Department as become supernumary instead of furloughing them as directed in my last. I am Sir Your Most Obedt Servant