Letter, to François Jean de Beauvoir, chevalier de Chastellux, 1783 October 12
Scope and Contents
Princeton. In this letter, after successfully commanding the Army, George Washington discusses his strong desire to retire and concludes the letter with updates on the state of independence and his continued travels to explore western lands.
Dates
- 1783 October 12
Creator
- Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Creator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.
Extent
From the Collection: approx. 25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
- Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788 (Recipient)
- Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
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