Letter from Samuel Patterson to the Delaware Delegates in Congress

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Christiana Bridge, December 6,1775.

GENTLEMEN: As our representatives in Congress, from some late vague information, I heard that gold was hard to had in the City of Philadelphia. To answer valuable purbe poses, I am, and was always willing to contribute my small mite to the times; I now will inform you, if you want, you can have one thousand pounds in gold; and will, for exchange, take the Congress bills as now, by that authority, circulating. If of service to the common cause, send for it, and the exchange as above. I should be glad my offers were of any service to the grand cause.

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Your answer shall be punctually obeyed by your most humble servant.

SAMUEL PATTERSON.

To the Delaware Delegates in Congress, at Philadelphia.