Captain Hurlbutt—an Officer of this Army who was dangerously wounded about two Years Since, wishing to Return to his home and being Still unable to bear the fatigue of a conveyance by Land—I have to Request the favor of your Excellencys Passport fir a small Vessell to convey him by Water to New London—Captain Hurlbutt will be accompanied only by another Gentleman & the small number of Persons necessary to navigate the Vessell. I have the honor to be.