To George Washington from Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 30 March 1783
Translation
30 March 1783
Sir
They write me from New York that the french naval Prisoners at that place will shortly be sent to Dobbs ferry—I have to request your Excellency to give orders that they may be furnished with the Subsistence and other assistance their situation may require directing the persons who shall be charged with this business to keep exact accounts of the expence which I will take care to have repaid. I have the honor &c.
DLC: Papers of George Washington.