April 23, 1814 To: Genl. Harrison Sir: I have the honor to inclose a letter from John Mason Esq. Comd. Genl. of Prisoners announcing the Presidents intention of releasing on parole the British Prisoners, hostages in Kentucky, Pittsburg &c. The object of this note is to ask you to assign some discreet officer of our army to accompany them on their march to the frontier; to indicate the route most convenient for them and for us, and the place at which they may be passed over to a post of the enemy. Can they go from Erie? or must they go to Niagara? The form of the parole to be signed by them is inclosed. The prisoners at Pittsburg will be retained until those coming from Kentucky will arrive there (Pittsburg). They will then go on together. War Department
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