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Letter to the New-York Congress, from their Delegates at Philadelphia, recommending Morgan Lewis for the appointment of Brigade Major to the Army under the command of General Schuyler. [1775-07-17] New-York Delegates, Continental Congress. [S4-V2-p1674] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
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NEW-YORK DELEGATES TO PROVINCIAL CONGRESS.
Philadelphia, July 17, 1775.
SIR: As the appointment of a Brigade-Major to the Army under Major-General Schuyler' s command is, by the Continental Congress, recommended to your choice, we beg leave to introduce Mr. Morgan Lewis to your favour for that appointment, being informed it would be agreeable to General Schuyler, who has promised him that office, with the approbation of your Convention.
We have the honour to be, Sir, your very humble servants,
PH. LIVINGSTON,
To Peter V. B. Livingston, esq., President of the Provincial Convention at New-York.
Letter to the New-York Congress
HENRY WISNER,
JOHN ALSOP,
LEWIS MORRIS,
WILLIAM FLOYD,
JOHN JAY.