George Washington Papers

From George Washington to John Hanson, 24 December 1781

Philadelphia Decr 24th 1781

Sir

I do myself the honor to inclose Your Excellency the report of the Commissary General of Prisoners who has just returned from Elizabeth Town—As it contains a refusal on the part of the Enemy to proceed in the exchange of Officers except Lord Cornwallis is included, I must request the further instructions of Congress upon the subject. I have the honor to be with the greatest respect Your Excellencys most Obt Humble Servt

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    From George Washington to John Hanson, 24 December 1781
    Author
    Washington, George
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    Hanson, John
    Date
    24 December 1781

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    “From George Washington to John Hanson, 24 December 1781,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/99-01-02-07580. [This is an Early Access document from The Papers of George Washington. It is not an authoritative final version.]

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