From Tench Tilghman to William Connor, 4 January 1782
Philada 4th Jany 1782
Sir
Your letter to His Excellency the president of Congress having been referred to the commander in Chief, he has been pleased to accept your Resignation, which is endorsed upon your Commission, enclosed herein. I am Yr most obt servt
T. Tilghman
A.D.C.
DLC: Papers of George Washington.