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Colonel Nicoll to General Heath

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Peeks-Kill, 21 December, 1776.

SIR: Upon examination, I was surprised to find that the goods and chattels taken from Joshua Barns, on their way to the Ministerial Army, were not returned unto the Quartermaster-General' s store by Colonel Prescott, according to General Washington' s orders. I hope your Honour will inquire into the matter, and order every article returned, as I am determined to inquire into it, and if the whole are not taken care of for the use of the Continent, to advertise the state of the affair in full, looking upon the appropriation of such goods to private purposes worse than plundering or stealing.

From, sir, your most obedient, and very humble servant,

ISAAC NICOLL, Colonel.

To the Hon˙ Major-General Heath.