[New York] Die Veneris, 9 ho., A.M., July 21st, 1775.
A draft of a letter to the committee at Brunswick, in New Jersey, was read and approved, and is in the words following, to wit.
Committee of Safety for the Colony of New York, During the recess of the Provincial Congress, New York, July 21st, 1775.
Gentlemen: We have had intelligence that boats have sundry times loaded flour at-or about your city, and have run down to the west bank, and there met boats to take it from them for the use of the men of war and the army at Boston.
As this is contrary to the resolution of the Continental Congress, it is a matter that requires your strictest inspection to prevent such traders from pursuing a business inimical to the cause of liberty in the United Colonies. We have been informed that Mr. Merrill, opposite to or near Brunswick, can give you farther information on this subject.
We are respectfully, gentlemen, [&c.]
Per order of the Committee.
To the Committee at New-Brunswick
Ordered, That a copy thereof be engrossed, and signed by the President, and transmitted.
