From George Washington to Henry Knox, 4 December 1783

Dear Sir

New York Decr [4th 1783]

Finding it essential to [] public Interest that you should superintend the Posts & Military affairs in this Department; untill some farther Arrangement or untill the pleasure of Congress shall be known; I []therefore to request that you [] remain in Service untill [] the foregoing events shall [] place—in the mean time [] will be pleased to pay part[] attention to the enclosed In[] respectg a reformation of the Arm[y]. With great regard I am Dear Sir.

DLC: Papers of George Washington.

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