John Sloss Hobart to Peter R. Livingston

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JOHN SLOSS HOBART TO PETER R˙ LIVINGSTON.

Fairfield, October 10, 1776.

SIR: In pursuance of the order of Convention of the 20th ultimo, I send Israel Ketchum under the guard of the bearers, William Wakeman and Albert Sherwood. As he is manacled I think two men will be sufficient; besides I was apprehensive that the Convention would think him scarcely worth the price had I employed more men, as I am obliged to allow them five pounds each, supposing it will employ them five days.

We have an excursion to Long-Island. The troops marched to the harbour last night, but an unfavourable wind prevented their embarkation; hope we shall be more successful to-day.

I have the honour to be, with the greatest respect, sir, your most obedient servant,

To Hon˙ P˙ R˙ Livingston, President of the New-York Convention, at Fishkill.