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− | On my return here, when I arrived last Friday, I recieved a letter from _____ french men who say they are prisoners of war confined in the goal of the city of New York -- they complain of being unprovided in clothing and of being | + | On my return here, when I arrived last Friday, I recieved a letter from _____ french men who say they are prisoners of war confined in the goal of the city of New York -- they complain of being unprovided in clothing and of being improperly treated -- as I can depend on your [punctuality] I must request the favor of you to inform these prisoners ___I have or received these letters, but that having no authority to ______ to (interfere?) with Prisoners of War, I have transmitted their letter to the Secretary of War. [Be?] pleased to explain to them the [propriety] of this measure -- I hope their complaints of inproper treatment? are not well founded; and I think the sheriff would do well to converse with them on the subject, and to correct whatever he may find amiss in their treatment. |
The honorable Richard Varrick Esquire | The honorable Richard Varrick Esquire | ||
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Sir, | Sir, | ||
− | The enclosed letter which answered here during my | + | The enclosed letter which answered here during my _____absence is from [unknown?] frenchmen confined in the goal of the City of New York, and whosay they are prosioners of war. Having no authority to give any _____ respecting them I think it my duty to transmit thier letter to you, that such measures may be taken as circumstances may require |
I have the Honor [to do?] with great respect _____ | I have the Honor [to do?] with great respect _____ | ||
___ your most obedient servant | ___ your most obedient servant | ||
The honorable Samuel Dexter Esquire | The honorable Samuel Dexter Esquire | ||
Secretary of war | Secretary of war |