Philada June 3d 1776
Sir
In Consequence of the annexed letter of order from the Secret Committee of Congress We desire you to Account with Wm Bingham Esquire the bearer hereof for the Amount of the Cargo mentioned therein and either pay him the whole or any part of the Money, or do with it what he may desire, which will oblige Sir [&c.]
1. Dreer Collection of Signers, HSP.