George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, May 2, 1783

Newburgh [New York] 2d May 1783.

Sir

A necessary absence from Camp and several unavoidable interruptions have been the occasion of, and must be my apology for with holding the inclosed thoughts 2 on a peace establishment so long.

If they will afford any assistance, or contain any thing satisfactory, I shall think my time and labour well spent.

I have the honour to be Sir   Your Most Obt: servt G Washington