1From George Washington to Friedrich Wilhelm von Lossberg, 11 July 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have been honored with your Favor of the 1st July. Being informed that many abuses have been practiced under Cover of passports granted for the relief & Support of the prisoners of War in the united States, many Articles of Merchandise having been carryed out under the Denomination of Necessaries; I have complied with your Request so far as it extends to Money ready made Cloathing & Medicine...