To George Washington from James McHenry, 30 September 1781
Camp Virginia 30 Sepr 1781
Sir
Having been elected one of the Senate for the State of Maryland I beg leave to resign the rank of Major which I hold in the army of the United States. With the greatest respect I have the honor to be Sir Your Excellency’s most ob. St
James McHenry
DNA: RG 93—Manuscript File.