Matthew Adgate to John McDonald

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Fishkill, 6th December, 1776.

SIR: The Committee for exploring Lead Mines, &c˙, have this day had your letter of the 16th November, 1776, before them, it being the first time they have met since it was received, (on your report therein.) I am directed to inform you that it is the will of the Committee you should proceed no further in exploring the lead mine in the Great Nine Partners, on the bargain made with you by the said Committee on the 16th day of October last, until their further order, and that you do repair to the Fishkill, bringing a certificate from Ezra Thomson, Esq˙, of the length, width, and depth of the pit you have sunk on said bargain.

Signed by order of the Committee:

MATTHEW ADGATE, Chairman.

To John McDonald, Miner.

P˙ S. The Committee desire you to procure Mr˙ Thomson' s account against them for inspecting said mine, for settlement.