Letter from General Sullivan to the New-Hampshire Committee of Safety

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Winter-Hill, December 8, 1775.

MUCH RESPECTED GENTLEMEN: Your favour, signed by Colonel Whipple, is now before me. But previous to the receipt thereof, common fame, with his usual readiness, had proclaimed your vigorous exertions, and the noble spirit of your people. General Washington, and all the other officers, are extremely pleased, and bestow the highest encomiums on you and your troops, freely acknowledging that New-Hampshire forces, for bravery and resolution, far surpass the other Colonies; and that no Province discovers so much zeal in the common cause. Though I wish the troops may all arrive before the 10th instant, yet none will be refused on account of their being a few days later.

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I am, gentlemen, with gratitude and esteem, your most obedient servant, JOHN SULLIVAN.

Honourable Committee of Safety.