Dear Sir,
The Bearer has something of the utmost moment to the Service of the States to communicate to Congress. I beg you will hear him and introduce him to that very Honorable Body. I am so engaged in the Committee, that I cannot write more, and indeed I think I need not, as the man can best tell what he has to offer. If he can do what he says he can, he will do wonders and a most signal Service to his Country. Your [&c.]
Reading, November 16, 1776.
Directed, To Charles Thomson, Esqr, Secretary to the Hon'ble Congress Philadelphia.
By Mr. Jacob Giesling.
[Endorsed by Thomson]
Gentlemen, The bearer has a scheme to propose of fire rafts for burning Vessels. I have, therefore, referred him to you for examination of his plans.
Chas. Thomson.
To the Council of Safety of Pennsylvania
