George Washington Papers

From George Washington to Egbert Benson, 2 June 1783

Head Quarters 2d June 1783

Gentlemen

I transmit to you a Copy of a Resolution of Congress which passed the 26th ulto Claimg Property of the United States &ca & remonstratg against sendg off Negroes.

The purport of this Act you will collect from its perusal—I have only to request that you will be pleased to pay strict Attention to the Injunctions of Congress contained therein. I am &ca.

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    From George Washington to Egbert Benson, 2 June 1783
    Author
    Washington, George
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    Benson, Egbert
    Date
    2 June 1783

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    “From George Washington to Egbert Benson, 2 June 1783,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/99-01-02-11359. [This is an Early Access document from The Papers of George Washington. It is not an authoritative final version.]

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