From David Humphreys to Henry Knox, 2 January 1783

Dr Sir

Hd Qrs Janry 2nd 1783

Mr Merrit, who has permission to go into New York with a Sum of Money for the Naval Prisoners of Massachusetts, waits upon you in his route for your advice and assistance—If it shall be thought a small escort is necessary for the protection of the Money he is possessed of, the Commander in Chief wishes you would order one to attend him to Dobbs’s ferry—I am Dr Sir with perfect respect Your Most Obdt Servt

D. Humphrys A.D.C.

DLC: Papers of George Washington.

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