From George Washington to Henry Knox, 9 November 1782
Novr 9th 1782
Dr Sir
I had the Inclosed in my pocket but forgot to give it to you yesterday.
I pray you to let the Parole &ca of the day only be known at a time, keeping the others to your self, to avoid the evil of a premature discovery. I am sincerely and Affectionately Yr
Go: Washington
Privately owned.