doi:10.7916/qxkd-cw17[Document, 1783 June 13]Jay, John, 1745-1829correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829Congratulates Washington on his address to the Army. Esteem for Washington and gratitude America owes him. Hartley has informed him that British commander in America has been ordered to evacuate his troops. Once this done, John Jay hopes United States can turn to "preservation and improvement of what we have gained."