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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02380 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1782 |
| Title | George Washington to Alexander McDougall and Henry Knox naming them commissioners to meet with the British forces in America in order to settle issues with prisoners of war |
| Date | 3 September 1782 |
| Author | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Recipient | McDougall, Alexander Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written jointly to General McDougall and General Henry Knox. Washington names them commissioners to meet with the commissioners of Sir Guy Carleton, the commander of British forces in America, to settle issues with prisoners of war. Mentions enclosed resolutions of Congress, which are not included here. Asks them to make their preparations early. Is waiting for letters from Congress before he gives them instructions and sets up a meeting place. Sends along report of previous commissioners to help them prepare, which are not included here. Partial tears in document where folds are. Folio pages are separated. |
| Subjects | President Revolutionary War Diplomacy Global History and Civics Prisoner of War Continental Army Congress Continental Congress |
| People | Washington, George (1732-1799) |
| Place written | Newburgh, New York |
| Theme | Foreign Affairs; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Signer of the U.S. Constitution. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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