The bearer hereof Mr Foxwell Curles Cutt, is Sent by Nathan Lord Esqr. of Massa. to visit his Son who is now prisoner at New york: & probably to carry him some necessaries, may I intreat your Excellency to permit him to go in for that purpose & to order him a Flagg as Speedily after his arrival as Circumstances will admit. I beg Leave to mention to your Excellency that the young Gentleman now a prisoner, has been peculiarly unfortunate in the present war; he was two years an officer in our Army, was made prisoner with Major Sherburne near the Cedars in 1778, & has since he was arranged out, been repeatedly taken at Sea; if therefore his exchange would not be inconsistant with your Excellencys General regulations in this respect; I should Esteem it a particular favor if your Excellency would procure his enlargement by Exchange. I know it will be unnecessary to say more upon this Subject as I know Your Excellencys own feelings for the unfortunate will induce you to do Every thing for Mr Lord that his particularly unfortunate Situation requires. I have the honor to be with the most Exalted Sentiments of Esteem, Dr Genl Yr Excys most obedt Servt