George Washington Papers

To George Washington from Lemuel Trescott, 20 June 1781

Camp West point June 20th 1781

Sir

The bearer Capt. Edes of the 9th Masstts Regiment is desirous to retire from service, he will personally lay before Your Excellency the reasons which induce him to resign at this period.

Capt. Edes has no Accounts unsettled in the present Regiment. I am your Excellencys most Obedient and very Humbl. Servt

Lemuel Trescott Major Com[mdr]

9 Masstts Regt

DNA: RG 93—War Department.

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    To George Washington from Lemuel Trescott, 20 June 1781
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    Trescott, Lemuel
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    Washington, George
    Date
    20 June 1781

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