The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser

To JOSIAH HARMAR, Esq.

Brigadier General in the service of the United States, and Lieut. Col. Commandant of the first United States regiment.

SIR,

The officers of the first regiment beg leave to express the warmth of their attachment to your person, and that perfect satisfaction which they have ever experienced under your command.

United as they always have been in sentiments of affection and friendship towards you, it is with extreme regret they are informed of your intention to quit the army. If, Sir, upon this interesting occasion, your officers might presume their advice—or would you attend to the respectful solicitations of men anxious for your welfare—they might hope for your continuance in the service. But—whatever may be your final determination, that honour and happiness may attend you, is among their first and most ardent wishes.

We have the honour to be,

With esteem and respect,

Sir, your very humble servants.

[Signed by twenty-six officers of the first United States Regiment.]

To the officers of the First United States Regiment.

GENTLEMEN,

Your very affectionate address of this morning claims my warmest acknowledgments.

If I have been so fortunate, during my command, as to give satisfaction to my officers, believe me it has been reciprocal.

I sincerely thank you, gentlemen, for your expressions of affection and friendship towards me, and of the obliging part you appear to take in my future welfare. When I tell you that I shall continue to remember you, my companions, with emotions of friendship, affection, and that my best wishes for your happiness through life, can only cease to exist with myself, I beg you to receive it as the genuine effusion of heart.

I have the honour to be,

With the most affectionate regard,

Gentlemen,

Your most obedient servant,

J. HARMAR, B. G.

Fort-Washington, August 11, 1791.