One page, 7 13/16 x 12 1/4 in., creased, with some partially repaired separations, wear to edges and corners, and staining/discoloration spots throughout. Docketed verso.

In full: "The Bearers, Capt. Rufus Lincoln & Lieutenant Samual Eldridge, who have long been prisoners of war and are now released from captivity, being on their way to their respective homes in Plymouth county, Massachusetts, all quarter masters on their route are desired and directed to furnish them with conveyances for themselves and baggage, either in a sleigh, or with Horses. The most conveniant [sic] mode may be to furnish conveyances from stage to stage in a sleigh, if the snow continues." 

Below order is a note indicating the above order is a "true copy of an order given to us by Col. Tim. Pickering QMGeneral of the above date." Undersigned "Rufus Lincoln Capt." and "Samuel Eldred Lieut."