Head Quarters, New Windsor, February 27, 1781.
Sir: I have received your favor of the 21st. in answer to which I beg leave to inform you that the sentence of the Court Martial upon Mr. Dewees has been long since approved by me and published in General orders. I am &c. 62
[Note:The draft is in the writing of George Augustine Washington. (See General Orders, Dec. 28, 1780, ante .)]