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Committee. [1775-08-21] New-York, Congress. [S4-V3-p0538] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
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Die Lunae, 9 ho. A. M., August 21, 1775.
The Congress met pursuant to adjournment. No prayers. Present:
Peter V. B. Livingston, Esq., President.
Ordered, That Colonel Lispenard, Mr. Sears, Mr. Thomas Smith, and Mr. Robert Yates, be a Committee to examine Captain Lawrence. That the said Committee have power to discharge and liberate Captain Lawrence, if they think proper. That they take with them the Letters found with Captain Lawrence, and that they make report to this Congress.
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