Delegates to Congress . Letters of delegates to Congress, 1774-1789, Volume 19, August 1 1782-March 11 1783
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John Taylor Gilman to To: Meshech Weare


Sir
Philada. 15th Augst. 1782.

   In my Letter of the 8th Instt. I Mentioned that Sr. Guy Carleton had Informed Genl. Washington that Adml. Digby, with himself were Appointed Commissrs. for making peace, & that the Commission was receiv'd by a late Packett.

   It now appears that, that Letter was Misunderstood. It was from this Expression that they had received Information as Commissrs. for making peace &c.

   I Inclose you a Paper In which you will see Copy of their late Letter to Genl. Washington, with the Resolutions of Congress Annexed, have not any Information respecting this business, more than is Contained in the News-papers. The latest accounts from any of our Ministers in Europe was of the 28th of April. It is somewhat Extraordinary that there is not later Accounts from any of them. Our Prisoners are


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released from the Goals in England & some of them have Arrived here, but have nothing Official from Europe respecting this matter. The Conversation of the Day is a General Peace, but I fear the Enemy Intend a Seperate One, first with Holland & then with America, but they will be much disappointed if they Expect a Seperate Peace with America. Hope a few Days will give further Information in this business.

   The Enemy have Evacuated Savannah by which our Friends in that Quarter are much relieved.

   Congress have passed Resolutions for Reducing the number of Officers in our Army, Suppose they are Transmitted you by the Secretary at War.

   I have the Honor to be, Your most Hum. servt.

    John Taylor Gilman


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   RC (MHi: Weare Papers).