George Washington refused to receive messages from the British directed to "Mr. George Washington" because

Question

a) he was informal and preferred simply to be called "George."
b) he refused all communication from the enemy.
c) in refusing to address him by his military title the British were denying the
legitimacy of the revolution.
d) he had no time for reading letters.
e) the Continental Congress ordered him not to correspond with the British.

Answer 1

e