To George Washington from James McHenry, 30 September 1781

Sir	Camp Virginia 30 Sepr 1781

Having been elected one of the Senate for the State of Maryland I beg leave to resign the rank of Major which I hold in the army of the United States. With the greatest respect I have the honor to be Sir Your Excellency’s most ob. St

James McHenry

DNA: RG 93—Manuscript File.

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