1To George Washington from John Hurt, 24 September 1781 (Washington Papers)
By endeavoring to gain intelligence for the Baron de Steuben last January, I was made a prisoner by a party of Simpcoe’s Corps—After suffering the most ignominious treatment at different times on board different prison Ships, about a month ago I had my parole extended from the Town of Norfolk, to the State of Virginia, here to remain till exchanged, or my parole attired —By the information I...