496 Journal and Correspondence

C. S. C

ing service of this continent, or on their march to join the
army shall be allowed two Dollars and two thirds per week
for their subsistence; and that the men who enlist shall each
of them whilst in Quarters, be allowed one dollar per week,
and one dollar and a third of a dollar, when on their march, to
join the army for the same purpose.
The Resolves enclosed will show the allowance by Congress
for recruiting. I have given you this trouble on a presump-
tion, that the allowances by Congress were unknown at the
time recruiting orders issued in our State.
I am desired by congress to call your immediate attention
to their request some time ago to our convention to make
Enquiry of some Nanticoak Indians, which the six Nations
alledge came into our State and have not since been heard of,
and they express fears for their safety, be pleased to enquire
of Mr. Duvall for the letter from Congress on this subject, and
take effectual measures for a speedy enquiry. I should
imagine the Committee for Dorset County could make the
proper enquiry.
Congress have not heard from General Washington since
the 27^th when he was at Newark. Young Bradford writes
that our army left Newark on the 26^th in the morning and
were at Brunswick yesterday. I am Gentⁿ
With Respect
Your most obed⁽ Serv^t
Sam^l Chase.

The enclosed letter was delivered to me open.
Our troops are perishing for the want of shoes and stock-
ings. Cant you send some for the use of our friends?