WASHINGTON TO HAMILTON.
Head-Quarters, 4th June, 1778.
Sir:
Mr. Loring having been sent by Sir Henry Clinton to meet Mr. Boudinot, or any other person appointed by me for the purpose of effecting an exchange of prisoners. I have therefore to desire you (Mr. Boudinot being absent from camp) to hear any proposals Mr. Loring may have to offer on this subject; and to do definitively whatever may be necessary towards the execution of a general exchange of prisoners. And I hereby assure you that your proceedings in this instance will be ratified by me.
I am, Sir, your very humble servant,
G. Washington.
Lieut. Col. Hamilton.