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Congress approves Washington's troop reductions
- When
- 18 October 1783
- Where
- Confederation Congress
On 18 October 1783 Congress issued a proclamation approving Washington's reductions, under which Knox was to discharge all but 500 infantry and 100 artillerymen before winter.
Facing the expiry of most remaining infantrymen's enlistments by June 1784, Washington ordered Knox—his choice as commander of the peacetime army—to discharge all but 500 infantry and 100 artillerymen before winter set in. Congress issued a proclamation on 18 October 1783 approving these reductions, a step in the army's demobilization.
Sources
- Continental Army Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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