Letter from William Bayard to the New-York Congress. [1775-08-23] Bayard, William, Colonel. [S4-V3-p0242] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Colonel William Bayard to New-York Congress

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COLONEL WILLIAM BAYARD TO NEW-YORK CONGRESS.

Greenwich, 3 o' clock, P. M., August 23, 1775.

SIR: I have my house just now surrounded with a number of armed men of the new levies. You would oblige me to let me know if they are posted there by order of the Congress or Committee, or what the meaning of it can be; and you will much oblige my family, who are greatly alarmed at it.

I am, Sir, your most humble servant,

WILLIAM BAYARD.

To Peter V. B. Livingston, Esq., Chairman of the Provincial Congress.

P. S. Just before my house was surrounded, five or six people called on Mrs. Bayard, and asked if Captain Foy was to dine here.

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