Sir | New York Novr 28th 1781 |
The distressed situation of the Hessian Soldiers, Prisoners of War in Philadelphia, induces me to apply to Your Excellency for a Passport for an Officer to proceed to that City with money for their relief, under whatever restrictions you may judge requisite, and should this indulgence be granted I would wish to employ Lieutenant Sobbe of my Regiment upon this business. I have the Honor to be Sir Your most obedient and most humble Servant
Knyphausen
PPRF.