George Washington Papers

To George Washington from John Sullivan, 29 July 1781

Philadelphia July 29th 1781

Dear General

I have the honor to recommend to your Excellencys notice the bearer Capt. Selin who is Soliciting a Captaincy in Hazens Regiment. As he have Served with me I take the Liberty of assuring your Excellency that he is truly a Deserving officer And will do honor to the appointment if confered upon him. I have the Honor to be with much respect your Excellencys most obedt Servt

Jno. Sullivan

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    To George Washington from John Sullivan, 29 July 1781
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    Sullivan, John
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    Washington, George
    Date
    29 July 1781

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    “To George Washington from John Sullivan, 29 July 1781,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/99-01-02-06534. [This is an Early Access document from The Papers of George Washington. It is not an authoritative final version.]

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