Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
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To LIEUTENANT THEODORE GEBHARD 66

[Note:Of the regiment Hereditary Prince, Brunswick troops, German allied troops. ]

   Head Quarters, July 1, 1783.

    Sir: Your favor of the 5th of June, reached me a few Days ago.

    It has been owing to some Mistake, that you and the Troops under your care at Rutland, have not been liberated. I have lost no Time to inform the Secretary at War of your Circumstances, and you may soon expect his Orders for your Removal to N York. I am &c. 67

[Note:The draft is in the writing of Jonathan Trumbull, jr. ]