From George Washington to Thomas McKean, 18 August 1781
Head Quarters Dobbs’s Ferry 18th Augt 1781
Sir
Agreeable to an order of Congress of the 10th of May last, I appointed a Board of Officers to consider and determine upon the Memorial of Udney Hay Esqr. I do myself the honor to inclose a Copy of their Report and am with the highest Respect Yr Excellencys Most obt and hble servt
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DNA: Item 152, Letters from George Washington, PCC—Papers of the Continental Congress.
Enclosure
Camp near Dobbs ferry Aug. 16. 1781.
At a board of general officers of the american army convened at major general Heath’s quarters, August 16. 1781, by order of his Excellency the commander in chief, to consider a memorial of Udny Hay esquire, and report thereon.
Present
| Major general Heath | Brigadier general Knox | |
| Major general Lord Stirling | Brigadier general Glover | |
| Major general Lincoln | Brigaider general Huntington | |
| Major general Howe | Brigadier general Hazen | |
| Major general Parsons. |
The board having considered the memorial and other papers exhibited therewith, are of opinion that Udny Hay esquire ought to enjoy the rank and emoluments of a retiring lieutenant colonel Which is submitted.
W. Heath M. Genl
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