Letter from George Washington to New York Governor George Clinton
This letter from George Washington to Governor George Clinton of New York (1739–1812) was written by Tench Tilghman, aide-de-camp to General Washington. It is dated "Head Quarters, New Windsor, 19 December, 1780." The letter requests that workmen at the armory in Albany be exempted from service in the Militia.
The full text of the letter reads:
"Head Quarters New Windsor 19th: December 1700
Dear Sir
We have an Armoury at Albany at which all the Arms in this quarter have been constantly repaired, to a very great amount. Several of the Workmen are Citizens, and as they are liable to be called out into the Militia service, they are every now and then taken off, and the public work thereby impeded. As they are so usefully employed, I would request your Excellency, if it can be done consistently, to grant those who are with Mr. Shephard the principal Armourer an exeption from military duty while in his service.
I have the honor to be with very great Respect your Excellency's most oft and humble servant
G. Washington
His Excellency
Gov. Clinton"
The full text of the letter reads:
"Head Quarters New Windsor 19th: December 1700
Dear Sir
We have an Armoury at Albany at which all the Arms in this quarter have been constantly repaired, to a very great amount. Several of the Workmen are Citizens, and as they are liable to be called out into the Militia service, they are every now and then taken off, and the public work thereby impeded. As they are so usefully employed, I would request your Excellency, if it can be done consistently, to grant those who are with Mr. Shephard the principal Armourer an exeption from military duty while in his service.
I have the honor to be with very great Respect your Excellency's most oft and humble servant
G. Washington
His Excellency
Gov. Clinton"
Artwork Details
- Title: Letter from George Washington to New York Governor George Clinton
- Author: George Washington (American, 1732–1799)
- Maker: In the hand of Tench Tilghman (1774–1786)
- Date: 1780
- Geography: New Windsor, New York
- Culture: American
- Medium: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 13 1/2 x 8 3/8 in. (34.2 x 21.2 cm)
- Classification: Works on Paper-Miscellaneous
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1935
- Object Number: 35.52
- Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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