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From George Washington to Thomas Mifflin, 20 December 1783

Sir Annapolis 20th Decembr 1783

I take the earliest opportunity to inform Congress of my arrival in this City, with the intention of asking leave to resign the Commission I have the honor of holding in their Service.

It is essential for me to know their pleasure, and in what manner it will be most proper to offer my resignation, whether in writing or at an Audience; I shall therefore request to be honored with the necessary information, that being apprized of the sentiments of Congress I may regulate my Conduct accordingly. I have the honor to be with great respect Sir Your Excellency’s Most Obedient humble Servant

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DNA: Item 152, Letters from George Washington, PCC—Papers of the Continental Congress.

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