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CARLETON, General Sir GUY, Governor of Quebec. Letter signed ("Guy Carleton") as British Commander-in-Chief in America, to Lord North, British Secretary of State; New York, 1 August 1783. One page, folio, matted with an engraved portrait, faint mat burn, a retained copy. "I enclose extracts of several letters written by a member of Congress to a friend, which have lately fallen into my hands. They contain so much information, and appear to be written with so much judgement, that I cannot delay transmitting them to your Lordship".
In early 1782 Carleton, Governor of Quebec since 1775, succeeded Henry Clinton as commander-in-chief. He arrived in New York in May, immediately instituted a cessation of hostilities, and consistently pursued a policy of clemency until the final peace treaty was agreed, and the British evacuation took place, in November 1783.
In early 1782 Carleton, Governor of Quebec since 1775, succeeded Henry Clinton as commander-in-chief. He arrived in New York in May, immediately instituted a cessation of hostilities, and consistently pursued a policy of clemency until the final peace treaty was agreed, and the British evacuation took place, in November 1783.