Letter from George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 5 June 1782

Item Information

Title:
Letter from George Washington to Benjamin Lincoln, 5 June 1782
Description:
Letter written by General George Washington to Secretary of State Benjamin Lincoln seeking the latter's opinion and advice regarding General Moses Hazen's choice of Captain Charles Asgill (a British prisoner held by the Americans) to be executed in retaliation for the hanging of Captain Joshua Huddy (an American).
Creator:
Washington, George
Date:
June 5, 1782
Format:
Manuscripts
Location:
Massachusetts Historical Society
Collection (local):
Massachusetts Historical Society Collection
Extent:
29.7 cm x 18.5 cm
Link to Item:
https://www.masshist.org/database/1706
Terms of Use:
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Language:
English
Identifier:
nuview_1706