George Washington Papers

From David Humphreys to John Hiwell, 5 May 1782

Head Quarters Newburgh May 5th 1782

Sir

You will proceed immediately to Philadelphia, by the way of Elizabeth Town, where you will deliver the Letter addressed to the Commissy of Prisoners to him & receive his Letter for Gen. Hazen, which with the Dispatches for the Secry at War, you will deliver to Genl Lincoln—& receive further instructions from him, if you are to wait any time in Philadelphia the Secry at War will furnish you with Money that which you have received for your expences must be used oeconomically, regular Vouchers taken for all the expenditures, & the Accounts settled with the Pay Master General. By Command of His Excy

D. Humphreys A.d.C.

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