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Carleton papers: PRO 30/55
Catalogue reference: PRO 57/172
Date: 1957-1958
Carleton papers: PRO 30/55
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6249. Lieutenant-Colonel W. S. Smith to Commissary Joshua Loring. Dobbs Ferry, New...
Catalogue reference: PRO 30/55/55/41
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This record is about the 6249. Lieutenant-Colonel W. S. Smith to Commissary Joshua Loring. Dobbs Ferry, New... dating from 1782 Nov 23 in the series Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- 1782 Nov 23
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6249. Lieutenant-Colonel W. S. Smith to Commissary Joshua Loring. Dobbs Ferry, New York. In reply to proposals respecting the exchange of prisoners, he transmits a resolve of the Continental Congress, 16 October 1782. They will not go into any partial exchange in future but will take the most effectual measures in their power for the safe keeping of all prisoners of war until a general cartel is agreed and established. The circumstances of Lieutenant Tunner at Lancaster will be inquired into, he has not had the pleasure of seeing Mr McDonald, and with regard to the account of cash supplied Lieutenant Scudder, he will endeavour to obtain a settlement as soon as possible.
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Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester: Papers
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