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Letter received from Major Hamilton

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July 23, 1774. — Mr˙ Speaker laid before the House a Letter from Major Hamilton, Commanding Officer at the Barracks of this city, which was read by order, and is as follows:

Philadelphia, July 21, 1774.

SIR: I take the liberty to inform you, that his Majesty' s troops under my command stand much in need of the aid of the Legislature of this Province; their bedding, utensils, and apartments, require inspection and want repairs. I have had the pleasure of knowing this Barrack these seven years, and shall always be happy in declaring, that

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no troops have been better supplied, nor any applications from commanding officers more politely attended to than here; from which I am encouraged to hope, that the House of Assembly will, during this sitting, order the necessary inspection, and afford such a supply as their generosity and judgment shall dictate. I have the honour to be, with great respect, your most obedient humble servant,

ISAAC HAMILTON,
Major to his Majesty' s 18 th, or Royal Irish Regiment of Foot.

To the Honourable Joseph Galloway, Esq.

Upon consideration of the foregoing Letter,

Ordered, That Mr˙ Hillegas and Mr˙ Miles be a Committee to examine into the present condition of the said Barracks, and report thereon to the House at their next meeting.

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