Peter Curtenius to New-York Congress

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New-York, February 15, 1776.

GENTLEMEN: The Quartermaster of Colonel Drake' s Regiment has applied to me for provision. I have no provision in store; and, if I had, it is impossible for me to go through all the business I have on hand. Should, therefore, be glad that the honourable Congress would appoint a Commissary pro tempore, in the regiment, to provide for them, until you write to Walter Livingston, Esq˙, to appoint one of his Deputies to reside here, which will be a saving to the publick, because he gets paid by the month, and I get a commission.

I am, gentlemen, your most obedient servant,

PETER T˙ CURTENIUS.

To the Provincial Congress of New-York.