Letters to Henry Clinton

Letter

George Washington to Henry Clinton, December 26, 1778

From George Washington

To Henry Clinton

December 26, 1778

Philadelphia, December 26, 1778 . Asks Clinton to place Brower and Lozier, who were accused of killing a Loyalist, on same footing with other prisoners of war.

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George Washington to Henry Clinton, February 14, 1779

From George Washington

To Henry Clinton

February 14, 1779

[ Middlebrook, New Jersey ] February 14, 1779 . Encloses passports for ships bound for Hampton Roads.

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George Washington to Henry Clinton, March 14, 1779

From George Washington

To Henry Clinton

March 14, 1779

Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 14, 1779 . Proposes a general cartel for exchange of prisoners. Will send commissioners to meet British commissioners “at such time and place as…

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George Washington to Henry Clinton, October 21, 1780

From George Washington

To Henry Clinton

October 21, 1780

George Washington addresses Henry Clinton regarding the management of prisoners, proposing the appointment of a resident commissary to oversee their care and exchange. He argues that such an official would improve the treatment and administration of prisoners during the ongoing Revolutionary War. Washington seeks to establish clearer protocols to prevent abuses and misunderstandings between the opposing forces.

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George Washington to Henry Clinton, November 20, 1780

From George Washington

To Henry Clinton

November 20, 1780

George Washington proposes a meeting with Henry Clinton to arrange the exchange of prisoners during the Revolutionary War. He seeks to establish terms and coordinate the logistics for the prisoner swap. This effort aims to alleviate the suffering of captured soldiers on both sides.

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George Washington to Henry Clinton, January 25, 1781

From George Washington

To Henry Clinton

January 25, 1781

George Washington informs Henry Clinton of his authority to exchange Convention officers for American prisoners and proposes John Franklin as the American agent in New York. He requests Clinton to investigate complaints regarding the treatment of naval prisoners. Washington aims to improve prisoner exchanges and address grievances during the Revolutionary War.

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