To George Washington from Henry Clinton, 27 April 1782

Sir,	New York 27th April 1782

Being this Morning informed that an Officer under the Flag of [Truce] has been detained, and sensible that all Persons so circumstanced are to be held sacred, I have, without entering into a Discussion of the Pretence for his Detainer, directed that he be set at Liberty. I am Sir your most Obedient & Most humble Servant

H. Clinton

DLC: Papers of George Washington.

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