Letter
George Washington to Abraham Skinner, October 22, 1780
George Washington instructs Abraham Skinner to negotiate a prisoner exchange involving Brigadier Generals William Thompson and Louis Le Bèque Du Portail, and Major General Benjamin Lincoln in return for Major General William Phillips and Baron von Riedesel. The letter reflects ongoing efforts to recover American officers held by the British during the Revolutionary War. Washington emphasizes the importance of securing these exchanges to maintain morale and leadership.