Head Quarters, October 25th, 1782.
Sir,
I have the honor to transmit to your Excellency the copy of two letters[11] from the Count de Vergennes, which were sent out in the packet from England, and have just come to my hands by a flag of truce from New York. They contain a very pathetic and affectionate interposition in favor of the life of Captain Asgill.
I lose no time in forwarding them by a special messenger to Congress, without any observations, being persuaded that Congress will not fail to give a very early decision respecting his further treatment.
The enclosed newspaper contains all the information I have been able to obtain since the arrival of the packet.
I have the honor to be, &c.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
FOOTNOTES:
[11] That is, the copy of a letter from Count de Vergennes, and one from Lady Asgill to him. See these letters above, [pp. 105], [107].