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Newburgh, September 30, 1775.
GENTLEMEN: I received yours, per bearer, Mr˙ McDonald, respecting my lead mine. As to your offer of purchasing the lead, in case I opened it, I should be more obliged to you, in case lead was an article that was not vendible to any one else. However, to satisfy you and the bearer, I have caused the mine to be shown him, as also one on the land of Judge Livingston, in which I am part owner. A sample, per bearer, with his opinion on the matter, you will have. I think it an object worth your and the Continental Congress' s notice. You may, if you please, work mine for a small profit to me; and Judge Livingston
I am, Gentlemen, your most humble servant,
THOMAS PALMER.
To the Honourable Committee of Safety, during the recess of Congress.
P˙ S. The bearer has been, since here, to Judge Livingston' s, and to see the mines. I have Judge Livingston' s letter, informing me that you may work his free.
Thomas Palmer to New-York Committee of Safety
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says you may have his free, during these troublesome times. I should be glad to say more to you on the matter, but am so indisposed at present I cannot write.