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was unanimously chose. I having been appointed to a first
Lieutenancy in the said company and a commission confer'd
by the Honourable Council of Safety at the time being, now
beg leave to resign the same (being inclosed) having a daily
expectation of a marine commission from the Honourable
Continential Congress. In the interim am and shall ever
remain a strenuous advocate for the welfare of America and
beg leave to subscribe myself
Honord Sir Your most obedt & obliged Humble Servt
Thomas Pownall
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