The Missus Joe B.

By Willson Peale - 1783

Former Mary McIlvaine 1752-1818

Gen. Washington Letter to Gen. Huntington

Rocky Hill October 16, 1783

My dear Sir,

                                     Your letter of the 3^rd Inst,

which I received a few days since, infor

med me of your intention to retire from

the army.-

                                     Permit me, My dear Sir,

to take this opportunity of expressing

to you my obligations for the support and

assistance I have in the course of the war,

received from your abilities and attachment

To me-

                                      As during our Service toge

ther, you have always possessed my

esteem and affection, so you will now carry

with you every possible wish I can

form for your future happiness.-

I beg you to present my compliments to

Mrs. Huntington & to believe me with great

regard.

                 

                  Dear Sir, your most obedient

                        and affectionate servant

                                 GEORGE WASHINGTON

Gen J. Huntington

                           Gen. Washington Letter to Gen. Huntington - 1783