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John Hulbert to the Committee of Arrangement

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JOHN HULBERT TO THE COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENT.

Fishkill, December 9th, 1776.

GENTLEMEN: I have not the opportunity of returning you my thanks for the honour done me in my appointment by

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waiting upon your Committee, but take this method to acknowledge the favour; at the same time am under the necessity of informing you that it is not in my power to serve, consistent with other affairs that interfere, not from any dislike to the service. Gentlemen, I would presume to recommend Benj' n Marvin as an officer of merit, if any vacancy for an officer of his rank should offer. He has served as a First Lieutenant in Captain Griffin' s company the last two campaigns, one of which I was with him, and well acquainted with his conduct.

I am, gentlemen, your humble servant,

JOHN HULBERT.

To the Committee of Arrangement.