[New York] Die Lunae, 9 HO A.M. August 21st 1775
Ordered, That Col. Lispenard, Mr. Sears, Mr. Thomas Smith and Mr. Robert Yates be a committee to examine Capt. [Melanchton] Lawrence; that the said committee have power to discharge and liberate Capt. Lawrence if they think proper; that they take with them the letters found with Capt. Lawrence, and that they make report to this Congress.
1. N.Y. Prov. Cong., I, III.