General Orders. Head Quarters Fort Washington 3^d April 1792. Offensive hostilities are to cease until further Orders, and the Commandants of all Posts & Garrisons, are to receive Flags from the Enemy with due respect, and will forward them to this Post under the Escort of a Commissioned Officer without a moments unnecessary delay (Signed) J^a: Wilkinson Commandant Witness Caleb Swan (Signed) Sam. Coldsworthy Jun^r. a true Copy (Signed) John Smith Major 5^th Reg^t. A. C.