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[Jas. Hamilton, Frederick Town, to H. E. Governor Lee.]
I am this moment informed by Mr Hoakesly that the long ex-
pected flag of Truce Vessel from New York is arrived in Hampton
road Virginia for the Troops lately of the Convention of Saratoga
Before I left Virginia I wrote his Excellency Governor Jefferson
that on the arrival of the flag I hoped he would allow her to proceed
through such part of his Government as was necessary to reach the
most convenient port in Maryland to where the Troops might be
station'd which request on Governor Jefferson's part I make no
doubt will be granted, and hope for the same indulgence from your
Excellency, by giving Orders that the Vessel may be allowed to
pass to George Town and that Mr Hoakesly for the British & Capt.
Gairlock for the Germans may be allowed to Land & see conducted
to their respective destinations, the several Charges they are in-
trusted with, likewise to be allowed to Land themselves with all
expedition & to proceed here as the same packet brings me infor-
mation that all the officers are to be exchanged immediately & the
means for clearing Quarters entrusted to those two Gentlemen.
The more expedition used in granting my request, so necessary in
our present Situation the more obliging it will be.
P. S. It may be necessary to grant with passports for the two Gen-
tlemen mention'd one for Mr D. P. Master Geddes to receive from
Mr Hoakesly the Cash for the Troops, an Escort for the Guard of
which may be necessary & which I hope your Excellency will be
pleased to order.
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April 15
Red Book
No. 32
Letter 38
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[W. Macpherson, Major, Susquehannah Ferry, to Major General
the Marquis De La Fayette]
I have the honor to inform you, that Walter Pigot, the Prisoner,
that conducted me to the Town of Jopa, has mention'd, two other
Persons, that were on board, the Brittish Ships when off Annapolis —
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April 15
Red Book
No. 32
Letter 62
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