Philadelphia, August 22, 1776.
Dear Sir
I some time ago advised you that Congress had appointed you to the command of the largest of the frigates, called the Congress now at Poughkeepsie, and desired you would furnish me with a list of such persons as you would recommend for your commission and warrant officers, but am as yet without your answer, so conclude my letter miscarried. Pray let me hear from you as soon as possible.
(Signed,) Fras. Lewis.
1. New York Provincial Congress, II, 504.
