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Abraham Lott to New-York Committee of Safety

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ABRAHAM LOTT TO NEW-YORK COMMITTEE OF SAFETY.

New-York, February 6, 1776.

Yesterday at 2 ho˙, P˙ M˙, Mr˙ Lott received the enclosed order for sea-provisions for His Majesty' s ship Mercury, which he thinks he is at liberty to supply, pursuant to the order of the honourable Congress in August last; but being desirous to act so as not to give offence in these difficult times, humbly begs the advice and direction of this

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honourable Committee, whether the command shall be complied with or not.

To the Honourable the Committee of Safety for the Colony of New-York.

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