George Washington Papers

To George Washington from Ezra Newhall, 19 May 1782

Garrison West Point May 19th 1782

Sir

Lieutenant Hammond of the 5th Mass. Regiment, having applied to me for my approbation for his resignation upon the account of a long ill state of health, & the cares of a family I do hereby recommend him to Your Excellency for a discharge. I have the honor to be Your Excellency’s most obedient and very hble Servt

Ezra Newhall Lt Col.

DNA: RG 93—War Department.

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    To George Washington from Ezra Newhall, 19 May 1782
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    Newhall, Ezra
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    Washington, George
    Date
    19 May 1782

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    “To George Washington from Ezra Newhall, 19 May 1782,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/99-01-02-08463. [This is an Early Access document from The Papers of George Washington. It is not an authoritative final version.]

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