[York, Pa.] April 14th 1778
Sir
Enclosed is Captain David Porters receipt for Ten thousand Dollars paid him by this Committee which he will deliver to you and you will apply towards purchasing the flour and Iron for the use of the Navy in the Eastern Departmt.1 We are Sir [&c.]
LB, DNA, PCC, Marine Committee Letter Book, fol. 141 (M332, roll 6). Addressed before opening: "William Smith Esqr."
1. On 11 Apr. Congress ordered that a warrant be issued "in favour of the Marine Committee" for $10,000 to pay Smith. DNA, PCC, item 136, vol. 2, p. 215 (M247, roll 145); JCC 10:338.
