George Washington Papers

To George Washington from Robert Digby, 5 March 1782

New York 5th March 1782

Sir

I have just received Your Excellency’s Letter of 26th February, and will agreeable to your Proposal authorize Major General OHara and Brigadier General Abercrombie to treat concerning the exchange of American Sea Prisoners for the British Prisoners in your Possession, which is the only Point I know of, that wants regulation with respect to the Naval Prisoners.I have the Honor to be Your Excellency’s Very Obedient Servant

Robt Digby

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