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In Committee of Safety, New York, April 13, 1776.
Ordered, That Captain Jacobus Wynkoop do inlist the
number of Mariners desired by Major-General Schuyler for
the service of the Lakes, with all possible despatch. That
Captain Wynkoop proceed to Albany with said Mariners to
General Schuyler, and take his directions as to the vessels
on the Lakes, until the honourable the Continental Congress
shall have appointed him to that command, or some other
gentleman shall arrive at the Lakes authorized to take the
command.
Extract from the Minutes:Letter and Extracts Relating to the Arrest of Commodore Wynkoop
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JOHN McKESSON, Secretary.