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Colonial and State Records of North Carolina
Letter from Richard Caswell to Michael Hillegas
Caswell, Richard, 1729-1789
May 04, 1778
Volume 13, Page 114

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GOV. CASWELL TO MICHAEL HILLEGAS ESQ., C. TREAS'R.
[From Executive Letter Book.]

North Carolina, 4th May 1778.

Sir:

I have this day drawn on you, eight sets of Bills for one thousand dollars each (No. 1) to (8) inclusive, in favor of Col. John Williams for the purpose of purchasing wagons and teams for the use of the United States.

A quantity of Clothing for the use of the States is now at Edenton in this State, and cannot be sent on until wagons are purchased. Col. Williams has purchased 12 for the use of the State, eleven of which have been sent on by Mr. Purnell Assist Commissary General, who has earnestly solicited my furnishing him with the number now directed to be purchased. These Bills I flatter myself will be paid so soon as presented.

I am Sir, your most obedt servt.
R. CASWELL.