George Washington to Henry Laurens and Thomas Burke, 18 March 1779
George Washington to
Henry Laurens and Thomas Burke1
Middlebrook [New Jersey] March 18, 1779. Discusses exchange of prisoners. Believes that civilian prisoners should not be exchanged at this time. Raises question as to mode of delivery of prisoners.
Df, in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
1. Laurens was a member of Congress from South Carolina; Burke was a member of the same body from North Carolina.