[New York] Die Veneris, 10 HO. A.M. Feby. 23rd, 1776.
William Lowther, Esqr. informed part of this Congress that he has been informed that his sloop and cargo in custody of Capt. [Hyde] Parker [Jr.], will probably be sent to Boston; 2 that if he could be permitted to go down to the Phoenix, it might be of use to his interest.
Ordered, That Wm. Lowther, Esqr. be permitted to go on board of His Majesty's ship Phoenix, and his own vessel, now under the command of Capt. Parker.
1. New York Provincial Congress, I, 320.
2. See Lowther to Joseph Hewes, March 16, 1776.
