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James Mease to the President of Congress

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JAMES MEASE TO THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.

December 9th, 1776.

SIR: The demands on me for money for pay of the Maryland troops and your Militia, are so considerable, that I want a further supply to answer them, as well as to discharge

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some debts incurred for the purchase of necessaries. I beg, therefore, you will be pleased to apply for a draft for fifty thousand dollars, that I may have some money in the chest in case a removal of the Treasury should be thought necessary shortly.

I am, with infinite respect, your most obedient, humble servant,

JAMES MEASE.

To the Honourable John Hancock.