Letter from Samuel Tucker to the President of Congress

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In Committee of Safety, New-Jersey, March 23, 1776.

SIR: I am to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this day' s date, covering a resolution of Congress of the 20th instant. The Committee took the resolution into consideration, and have resolved to remove the officers, now prisoners in this town, to Mount-Holly, eight miles from Burlington, as the most proper place on all accounts. They will there have the opportunity of good accommodation, and be at a distance from the sea, post, and stage-roads.

I am directed to acquaint you that, if Congress have any particular matter for this Committee to carry into execution, they request it may be sent as soon as possible, as the season is fast approaching that requires the members' attention on their domestick affairs.

By order of the Committee:

I have the honour to be, your most obedient, humble servant,

SAMUEL TUCKER, President.

To the Honourable John Hancock, Esq.