George Washington to Sir William Howe, 9 March 1778

George Washington to Sir William Howe

[Valley Forge] March 9, 1778. Asks that meeting of commissioners for the exchange of prisoners be delayed until March 31, 1778. Is disturbed that, although Major General Richard Prescott was sent to New York City in exchange for Major General Charles Lee, Lee has not yet been sent out of New York City. Asks that Howe immediately order Lee’s release.

Df, in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.

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Title: George Washington to Sir William Howe, 9 March 1778
Author: Washington, George
Recipient: Howe, William
Date: 9 March 1778

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Cite as: “George Washington to Sir William Howe, 9 March 1778,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-01-02-0396. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 1, 1768–1778, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1961, p. 438.]

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