From George Washington to John Hanson, 3 August 1782

Head Quarters 3d Augst 1782

Sir

Herewith I have the Honor to transmit to Congress, the proceedings of a general Court martial on the Tryal of Major General McDougall.

The uniform practice which I have heretofore adopted in similar Cases, together with some other Reasons, which Congress will collect from a perusal of the papers, give Occasion for this transmission. With great Respect & Esteem I have the Honor to be for Your Excellencys Most Obedient & most hume Servt

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Title: From George Washington to John Hanson, 3 August 1782
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Hanson, John
Date: 3 August 1782

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Cite as: “From George Washington to John Hanson, 3 August 1782,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/99-01-02-09003. [This is an Early Access document from The Papers of George Washington. It is not an authoritative final version.]

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