Captain Duncan Campbell to President of Congress

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Philadelphia, February 5, 1776.

SIR: The state of my private business, and the unfavourable season of the year, to move a sickly woman and a very young family, hath induced me to apply to the Congress, for leave to go to the Province of New-York, and reside at my own house. This indulgence will save me a very heavy expense, and enable me to settle some debts that I owe.

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I shall always hold myself in readiness to move to any place the Congress may think proper. I do assure you, sir, thaf I will esteem it a particular favour, if you will move the Congress to grant my request.

I am, sir, your most obedient, humble servant,

DUNCAN CAMPBELL.

To the Honourable John Hancock.