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From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 16 December 1782

Head Quarters Decr 16th 1782

Sir

I am honored with your Excellency’s Letter of the 11th instant—I thank you for the information communicated therein, and shall take measures for forwarding the Letter which was enclosed, by an early and safe conveyance.

In conformity to the pleasure of Congress, expressed in their Resolve of the 8th of Novr I wrote to Sir Guy Carleton on the 20th. A Copy of that Letter, together with Copies of his answer and the Report of the Depy Judge Advocate, of the British Army, I have now the honor of transmitting to Your Excellency—some time previous to the receipt of Sir Guy’s Letter, directions had been given to the Commissy of Prisoners to send Captain Schaack, on parole, into the Enemy’s Lines.I have the honor to be Your Excellency’s Most Obedient Hble Servt

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    From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 16 December 1782
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    Washington, George
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    Boudinot, Elias
    Date
    16 December 1782

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    “From George Washington to Elias Boudinot, 16 December 1782,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/99-01-02-10213. [This is an Early Access document from The Papers of George Washington. It is not an authoritative final version.]

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