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To George Washington from William Stephens Smith, 8 February 1783

Sir Dobbs’s Ferry 8th Feby 1783

Inclosed I have the honor of forwarding to your Excellency the papers of the 3d 4th &5th instant The Enemy are anxiously expecting the arrival of a Cutter from Europe, said to be on her way—on the 6th 60 Guineas were laid to 30, at the Coffee House in favour of a peace upon her arrival. I am Your Excellency most Obedt Ser.

W.S. Smith Lt Colo.

DLC: Papers of George Washington.

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