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Letter from Thomas Clark to George Washington
Clark, Thomas, 1741-1792
June 25, 1779
Volume 14, Page 316

COL. THOS. CLARK, 1ST REGT., TO GEN WASHINGTON.
[Army Returns, No. 15, p. 1.]

To his Excellency, Gen'l. Washington.

Sir:

Lieutenant Robert Nicholson, of my Regiment, having signified to me his desire of quitting the service, These are to certify that he has settled all his public accounts in said Regiment, and that he has my permission to resign his commission, if agreeable to your Excellency.

I am, Sir, with due respect,
Your Excellency's
Mo. obd't Servt.,
T. CLARK.

West Point, June 25th, 1779.

Endorsed to the effect that Lieutenant Nicholson resigned June 25th, '79.