Acknowledges receipt of 15, 17, and 19 March with papers to which they refer. According to the Congressional resolution of 15 March, Washington will transmit returns of the soldiers and officers concerned to the Board of War as soon as possible. Washington will also attempt to have Captain [Ebenezer] Greene released if an exchange can be agreed upon by the enemy. As far as the Act of 16 March is co ncerned, the Quartermaster does not think it will produce the intended effect. A copy of his letter (Greene to Washington, 24 March 1779) is enclosed. In hand of Robert Hanson Harrison. Enclosure: 24 Mar '79, Greene, George Washington.
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United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829