L, M-Ar, Mass. Archives Collection, vol. 153 (Board of War Letters, 1777–1780), pp. 60-61a. Addressed on cover: “To/Samuel Phps. Savage Esqre./President of the Board of War/Boston/favd by Mr Russell.” Addressed before opening: "Samuel Phps Savage Esqre./President of the board of War Boston." Docketed: "Lettr from Cripps & Mey/So. Carolina/April 3d 1778— /rec'd June 11th 1778.” Mey, whose full name was Florian Charles Mey, was a partner in the merchant firm of John S. Cripps & Mey.