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Letter from Colonel Drake to New-York Committee of Safety

v4:1101

January 31, 1776.

Sir: I received yours, per express, yesterday. Last night, sent and apprehended Josiah Burrell, Thomas Hains, and Isaac Gidney, whom I have sent forward to you, under guard. The others have not been apprehended yet, but shall endeavour to have them secured, if possible.

I am, sir, your very humble servant,

JOSEPH DRAKE.

"To Joseph Hallett, Chairman of the Committee of Safety, New-York."

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