Letter from the President of Congress to General Schuyler

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Philadelphia, July 18, 1776.

SIR: In consequence of the resolve of Congress respecting the petition of Captain Benedict, I am most earnestly to recommend to you to give attention to the subject matter of it, and to desire that the proper payments may be made, so far as they appear just and well supported, or that the objections to the adjustment of the accounts, as set forth by the petitioner, may be explicitly stated to Congress, to prevent any prejudice arising to the general service.

I am, with respect, sir, your very humble servant,
JOHN HANCOCK, President.

To General Schuyler.