General Orders, 10 May 1782

Head Quarters Friday May 10. 82.

Parole C. Signs.

Untill further orders no flagg from the Enimy at New York is to be received at any other place or post but Dobbs ferry on any business or pretext whatever nor is any Flag from us to them to be sent from any other place—Officers or others bringing dispatches from the Enemy are to be Stoped at Dobbs Ferry and their dispatches immediately forwarded to Head Quarters—It is expected that all Officers Commandg on the lines or else where will pay the strictest attention to this order.

DLC: Papers of George Washington.

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