Washington's View on De Witt's Discharge
Document 1783General Washington states that he does not think himself at liberty to grant De Witt's discharge as long as Congress has needs of his services. Advises De Witt to apply to Congress to determine if they still have need of his services.
[Stamped with the number 29134] Letter from General Washington this Date West Point 17 Nov 1783 I am favored with your Letter of Yesterday – The nature of your office being such as that Congress may possibly still have occasion for you I cannot think myself at liberty to grant the Discharge you request but circumstanced as you are, I would advise that you make a final application to Congress to to know if they are inclined to comply with your former application or if they have any further occasion for your services – I am Sir – GW
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