The Board of War having transmitted me a Copy of Mr Loring’s application to you to obtain permission for Lt Colo. Hill’s going into New York on parole. I have given my consent for that purpose; and as Lt Colo. Hill is now on his rout from the Southward, you’ll improve the earliest oppertunity of conveying him this intelligence. I am Sir, with esteem, your most Obedt Humbe Servant.