Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources: Volume 14
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To CAPTAIN JOHN STOKES 39

[Note:Of the Second Virginia Regiment. He was killed at the Waxhaws, S.C., in May, 1780. ]

   Head Quarters, February 11, 1779.

    Sir: I have received your letter of yesterdays date inclosing a list of articles seized in the hands of two women from New York.

    The licence to pass and repass granted them by the executive Council of Pennsylvania, is not intended to countenance the illicit Commerce in which they have been concerned; Besides a Law of this State subjects such contraband Goods to forfeiture. You will therefore inform yourself what Conduct is prescribed by this Law, to the Captors of such effects, and proceed accordingly. I am, etc. 40

[Note:The draft is in the writing of John Laurens. ]