Philada. July 12th 1777
Dear Sir,
Having been informed that the Troops belonging to our State could not part with the money they brought with them, but at a very great loss, Doctor Burke and myself thought it reasonable to exchange with the Men, by giving them an equal number of Continental dollars, which Mr. Blunt at our request did, amounting in the whole to 2485½ dollars agreeable to the inclosed list—we hope the money will be of use with you, indeed it was lost to the Soldiers here.
We have Imployed Lieut. John Allen to Conduct the money from Baltimore and have requested Mr. Helligrass to dispatch him as soon as possibly he can. You will receive the above quantity of dollars besides the 300,000 sent by the Congress, the whole is to be Conducted at the expence of the Continent.
It is still uncertain what General Howe means to do as he remains between Staten Island & New York. Genl. Burgoyne is in the Neighborhood of Ticonderoga, his force is not known. I am afraid we shall not be able to keep that Fort
Your son is very well, our Troops are near this City waiting for Genl. Howe's movement. With great respect
Dear Sir
Your ob. Serv.
Doct. Burke was out of the way so could not sign this letter.