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Letter from Colonel Morgan to the President of Congress: Will strictly observe the Instructions of Congress relating to the Indian Department

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COLONEL MORGAN TO PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.

Carlisle, April 22, 1776.

SIR: I have just now had the honour to receive the instructions of Congress, dated the 19th instant, relating to the Indian Department; which they may be assured I will strictly observe; and that my attention, as I have now no other business to the westward, shall be devoted to the publick service.

Isaac Stell, the Interpreter, being taken ill with the smallpox at a Mr˙ White' s, twenty-two miles on this side of Lancaster,

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I have left some money, and necessary directions, for the care of him and his family, until further orders from the Commissioners.

I am, with the greatest respect, sir, your most obedient and very humble servant,

To the Honourable John Hancock, Esq.

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