Dr Colo. | Head Quarters Augt 5. 1782 |
The Commander in Chief directs that the American prisoners, who are now at your Post on Parole, should be allowed to pass to their respective houses; and in future, till a D. Comm’y of Prisoners resides at the Post, as was directed, all persons coming out under the same circumstances may be permitted to pass—this is to be considered as a standing Order and will be delivered to your relieving Officer I am &c.
David Cobb
Aide De Camp
DLC: Papers of George Washington.