From George Washington to Abraham Skinner, 16 May 1781
Hd Qrs New Windsor May 16th 1781
Sir
You will give permission to John Shaddon, Elijah Williams, Edward Bugbee, Abraham Lent, Willm Ryer, & Nathaniel Conckling, (who were taken Prisoners when Genl Parsons was at West Chester last Winter) to go within the Enemy’s Lines, on their Paroles to return when called for. I am Sir Your Humble Servant.
DLC: Papers of George Washington.