From George Washington to William Stephens Smith, 10 February 1783
Head Quarters 10th Feby 1783
Sir
You will proceed immediately with a Flag to Paulus Hook and from thence to New York to make the necessary arrangements in your Department with the British Commissary of Prisoners at that place.
One servant is permitted to attend you into New York, and the Officer and Party mentioned in the Margin to escort you to the British Out Posts.
Go: Washington
NjP: DeCoppet Collection.