Therefore this letter was addressed to the states’ governors regarding the disbanding of the army in June 8, 1783: "I now make it my earnest prayer the God would have you and the State over which you preside, in His holy protection, that he would incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; to entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another, for their fellow citizens of e United States at large, and particularly for their brethren who have served in the field; and,
Therefore this letter was addressed to the states’ governors regarding the disbanding of the army in June 8, 1783: "I now make it my earnest prayer the God would have you and the State over which you preside, in His holy protection, that he would incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; to entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another, for their fellow citizens of e United States at large, and particularly for their brethren who have served in the field; and,