Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources: Volume 6
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To THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS New York, September 7, 1776.

    Sir: This will be delivered you by Captain Martindale and Lieutenant Turner25 who were taken last Fall in the armed Brig

[Note:Capt. Sion Martindale and Lieut. Moses Turner were both of the Third Rhode Island Regiment before being detached for service on the Continental armed vessels. ]
Washington and who with Mr. Childs the 2d. Lieutenant have lately effected their escape from Hallifax.

    Captain Martindale and these two Officers have applied to me for pay from the 1st. of January 'till this time But not conceiving myself authorized to grant it, however reasonable It may be, as they were only engaged 'till the last of December; at their Instance I have mentioned the matter to Congress and submit their case to their consideration. I have &ca.26

[Note:In the writing of Robert Hanson Harrison. ]