Letter from the President of Congress to Captain Wolverton

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Philadelphia, March 21,1776.

SIR: I am to inform you that the Congress have agreed to take your company into the service of the Continent; and as soon as they are mustered, and properly armed and accoutred, they are to enter into pay; which being effected, I am commanded by Congress to direct that you proceed with your company, with all expedition, to the city of New-York, and put yourself under the orders of the officer commanding the Continental Troops there.

I have delivered Colonel Charles Stewart the commissions for your officers; and yours as Captain, I delivered to you. I have also paid into the hands of Colonel Stewart six hundred dollars, to defray the necessary expenses of your company previous to their march; to whom you will please to apply.

I wish you success, and am, sir, your most humble servant,

JOOHN HANCOCK, President.

To Captain Thomas Wolverton, of a Company of seventy-six men, in Continental service.