LETTER OF WASHINGTON
[Ordering the execution of a soldier. In marked contrast to Mr. Lincoln’s. It is addressed to Col. Tucker at Albany.]
Headquarters, 20th May, 1782.
Sir:
I have rec’d your Letter of the 11th instant and another without date the former inclosing the proceedings of a Court Martial held for the Trial of Shem Kentfield,—
Inclosed you have copy of the General Order approving the proceedings and a Warrant for the Execution of the Prisoner—the place of Execution is left to you.
The necessity of the Contractors furnishing Lard Bread when required has been represented to Mr. Morris[[48]] who will doubtless take measures accordingly.
I am Sir Your very humble Servant
G. Washington.