Letter

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Another Letter from Major-General Lee was read and filed, and is in the words following, to wit:

"New-York, February 19,1776.

"SIR: As it is established in camp to allow all fatigue-men a gill of rum each, I take the liberty to recommend to the Congress to make the same allowance.

"I am, sir, with the greatest respect, your most obedient servant,

"CHARLES LEE.

"To Colonel Woodhull, President of the Provincial Congress."

The consideration thereof is postponed till the afternoon.