To George Washington
Copy: Library of Congress
Passy, March 19. 1780
Sir

Count Christian and Count William de Deux Ponts Colonel and Lieutenant Colonel of the Regiment of that Name are now about to embark for America. As Possibly they may before their Return visit your Army, I beg leave to introduce them to your Excellency and to Recommend them to your Civilities as young Gentlemen well known to me, of Excellent Character and zealous Friends to our Cause and Country, With the highest Esteem and Respect, I have the honour to be, Your Excellency’s &c.

Gen. Washington, and the same for Prisidend Reed.
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