[New York] Die Mercurii, 10 HO. A.M. Feby. 7th, 1776.
Mr. Saml. Franklin informed the Committee and the Members of Congress present, that his ship Sally, 2 loaded with salt and in the custody of Capt. [Hyde] Parker or his order, is in great danger from the ice; that Capt. Parker is willing that he should cause the said ship to be brought to Lupton's wharf, on his giving security to have her kept safe and returned to Capt. Parker on his request; and Mr. Franklin requested the advice and direction of the Committee of Safety in that matter. Mr. Franklin withdrew.
After some time spent therein; the Committee of Safety and the Members of Congress are of opinion that they ought not to give any directions therein to Mr. Franklin, for which they assigned to him their reasons.
1. New York Provincial Congress, I, 285.
2. Seized by H.M.S. Phoenix on February 3, when entering the harbor from Alicante. Shuldham's Prize List, April 24, 1776, PRO, Admiralty 1/484.
