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Head Quarters, New York, July 17, 1776.
GENTLEMEN: Your letter of the 15th instant, covering the
resolution of the same date, was duly received, which I beg
leave to say was noble, and does honour to your respectable
body. It likewise adds a further proof of your determination
to afford me all possible assistance in discharging the important duties of my office. It is impossible to say what
may be necessary, but I shall conduct as the exigencies of
the case may require, and I doubt not your cheerful aid and
assistance will be rendered whenever called for.
It has been out of my power to procure more whale boats
than are absolutely necessary for the night guards. Doubt
not you will be able to procure the number you want from
the western shore of the Sound, which may be easily transported by land, or by the way of King' s Bridge, to the
North River.
I have the honour to be, gentlemen, with respect and
esteem, your most humble servant,
To the Honourable the Provincial Convention of the State
of New York.
Letter from General Washington to the New-York Convention
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GO˙ WASHINGTON.