1George Washington to Abraham Skinner, 18 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 18, 1781 . Sends specifications of rations issued by British to all naval prisoners. Directs Skinner to issue the same to the United States naval prisoners. Asks Skinner to ascertain British prison rations for soldiers and to duplicate them. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
2George Washington to Abraham Skinner, 22 October 1780 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Preakness, New Jersey ] October 22, 1780 . Directs Skinner to propose exchanging Brigadier Generals William Thompson and Louis Le Bèque Du Portail and Major General Benjamin Lincoln for Major General William Phillips and Baron von Riedesel. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
3From George Washington to Abraham Skinner, 14 April 1781 (Washington Papers)
Some instructions just recd from Congress make it improper to carry those given to you a few days ago into execution. You will therefore forbear entering into any negotiation with Mr Loring on the subject of exchanges, untill you hear further from me, which shall be in a day or two. I am &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
4From George Washington to Abraham Skinner, 26 February 1782 (Washington Papers)
The 15th of next Month is appointed for the meeting of the Commissioners at Elizabeth Town, by which time you will prepare such papers and matters as may depend upon you. Upon your arrival at Elizabeth Town, you will secure quarters not only for our Commissioners but for the British, and as it is possible that Admiral Digby may send Commissioners also, it will be well to have a House held in...
5From George Washington to Abraham Skinner, 1 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
You will be pleased to forward the inclosed to Sir Henry Clinton by the speediest conveyance—As it is to revoke the recall of General Burgoyne you may proceed fully upon the instructions of the 12th of April and endeavour to accomplish the exchange of that Officer upon the terms specified therein. I am &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
6From George Washington to Abraham Skinner, 20 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed Resolve of Congress has been this moment transmitted to me. You will make the proposal therein directed and report to me as soon as possible whether it will or will not be acceded to. I am &c. see Resolve of this date respecting the Exchange of Govr Burke. P.S. You may throw out a hint that if the Civil Characters are not permitted to be exchanged in the above mode, we shall be...
7George Washington to Abraham Skinner, 12 April 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] April 12, 1781 . Discusses exchange of prisoners. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
8From George Washington to Abraham Skinner, 16 May 1781 (Washington Papers)
You will give permission to John Shaddon, Elijah Williams, Edward Bugbee, Abraham Lent, Willm Ryer, & Nathaniel Conckling, (who were taken Prisoners when Genl Parsons was at West Chester last Winter) to go within the Enemy’s Lines, on their Paroles to return when called for. I am Sir Your Humble Servant. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
9George Washington to Abraham Skinner, 17 February 1781 (Hamilton Papers)
New Windsor [ New York ] February 17, 1781 . Directs Skinner to make proposals for exchange of prisoners. Sends Governor William Livingston’s complaints concerning New Jersey prisoners. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
10From George Washington to Abraham Skinner, 22 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
To prevent any confusion & irregularity in the Department of Commissy of Prisoners, which might ensue upon your leaving the Office abruptly in consequence of the late arrangement of that Department; it is my request you will continue to perform the functions of the Office of Commissy Genl of Prisoners, untill the accounts can be settled, and the business & Papers of the Department so arranged...