Letter from Josiah Bartlett to New-Hampshire Committee of Safety

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Philadelphia, March 2, 1776.

SIR: Yours of the 8th ultimo, per Colonel Whipple, I received the 28th, and am glad to be informed of the spirited behaviour of our Colony in raising a regiment for Canada without waiting for the order of Congress.

The several matters relative to our Colony affairs are, according to order, laid before Congress. As soon as a determination is had, I hope to be the bearer of them myself to you.

I am very sorry for the unhappy difficulties in our Colonies, at a time when we have nothing to expect from our inveterate enemies but war and bloodshed, notwithstanding their hypocritical pretences of treating and reconciliation to amuse us. I pray God we may not be taken in the snare.

I am your most obedient servant,

JOSIAH BARTLETT.

To the Honourable Meshech Weare, Esq.

P˙ S˙ I should have wrote more largely but the post this minute is setting off.

J˙B.