Head-Quarters, 4th June, 1778.
Sir:
Mr. Loring having been sent by Sir Henry Clinton to meet Mr. Boudinot,
or any other person appointed by me for the purpose of effecting an
exchange of prisoners. I have therefore to desire you (Mr. Boudinot
being absent from camp) to hear any proposals Mr. Loring may have to
offer on this subject; and to do definitively whatever may be necessary
towards the execution of a general exchange of prisoners. And I hereby
assure you that your proceedings in this instance will be ratified by
me.
I am, Sir, your very humble servant,
G. Washington.
Lieut. Col. Hamilton.