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New-York, March 21, 1776.
GENTLEMEN: Enclosed is an estimate what the articles will amount to which you have given me orders to purchase. I have no cash in hand. Should be glad if you will please to give me an order on the Treasurer for the amount.
I am, gentlemen, your most obedient servant,
PETER T˙ CURTENIUS.
To the Committee of Safety in New-York.
P˙ S˙ Besides the enclosed, Lord Stirling will ask of the Congress to get intrenching tools made for ten thousand men, which will take more cash.
Letter from Colonel Curtenius to New-York Committee of Safety
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