From George Washington to Anne Stillwell Bartow de Visme, 3 September 1782
Head Quarters 3d Sept. 1782
Madam
The request you make is of such a nature that I cannot comply with it without the concurrence of His Excellency Governor Livingston—If that is obtained, I shall with pleasure direct the officer commanding at Dobb’s ferry to permit the desired interview. I am Madam Yr &c.
DLC: Papers of George Washington.