Sir

I have it in command from his Excellency General Washington, to inform you, That Charles Elder, George Cowrie, John Dunsier, Edward Webb & William Carthew, officers of the British fleet, having given their parole of Honor to go to your Town & not remove more than five miles from thence or hold any correspondence directly or Indirectly with any person, without communicating the same to your Committee of Safety; It is his desire that they be treated with civility & respect, they demeaning themselves as becometh. I am sir [&c.]