Edmund Fanning to New-York Congress

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New-York, August 24, 1775.

Sir: I am informed that Mr˙ Malcolm McIsaac, steward to Governour Tryon, is confined in the upper barracks, and in the absence of his Excellency, wish to know whether it is by order of the Provincial Congress, and if so, that I may be made acquainted with the proper measures to be pursued in order to obtain his releasement.

I am, with respect, Sir, your most obedient servant,

EDMUND FANNING.

Peter V˙ B˙ Livingston, Esq˙, President of the Provincial Congress.