Note 86 — PART I. LETTERS WRITTEN BEFORE HIS MISSION TO EUROPE 1773-1783. (continued 2)
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In Council, October 8th, 1779.
The Governor is advised to take proper and effectual measures for knowing, from time to time, the situation and treatment of our prisoners by the enemy, and to extend to theirs, with us, a like treatment, in every circumstance; and, also, to order to a proper station, the prison ship fitted up on recommendation from Congress, for the reception and confinement of such prisoners of war as shall be sent to it.
Arch: Blair, C. C.