National Gazette

To JOSIAH HARMAR, Esq.
Brigadier-General in the service of the United States, and Lieut. Colonel 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 severally experienced under your command. United as they have always 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 yet hope for your continuance in the service. But, whatever may be your final determination, that honor and happiness may attend you, is amongst their first and most ardent wishes.

We have the honor to be,
With perfect 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 and 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 my heart.

I have the honor to be,
With the most affectionate regard,
Gentlemen,
Your most obedient servant,
J. HARMAR, B.G.

Fort Washington, August 1, 1791.