To George Washington from Benjamin Lincoln, 26 December 1781
War Office Decr 26th 1781
Dear General
A Colonel Connelly was under your Excellencys parole and has left Virginia with out your permission. I have thought it necessary to send the inclosed for your inspection-- Connelly is now in this City. I have the honor to be Dr sir with the greatest esteem your most Obedient servant
B. Lincoln
DLC: Papers of George Washington.