To George Washington from Ebenezer Sproat, 30 April 1782
West Point April 30. 1782
Sir,
Lieutenant Robert Muzzy of the 2. Massachusetts regiment being urged by his domestic affairs to retire from service, has solicited me to interceed with your excellency for liberty of resigning his rank in the army. I wish you would accordingly consent to his request. I am, Sir, with the highest respect your excellency’s most obedient humble Servant
Ebr Sprout Lt Col. Comdt
DNA: RG 93—War Department.