George Bascome to John Jay, 5 April 1779

[Bermuda April 5 th . 1779]

Dear Sir,

On the Score of the Acquaintance which I had the Honor some Years past, during my Residence at New York, to have with you, I take the Liberty to solicit your Attention to the Application now about to be made to the Honorable the Congress of the American States, through you as President thereof, for the Necessaries of Life.–€” 1 On its Success depend the Lives of near fifteen Thousand People. And as the Bermudians are indebted to the Benevolence of Congress for their Support for upward of three Years past, they presume to hope that the like Relief will not now, in the Hour of their direst Distress, be refused them. Captain Leonard Albuoy, 2 who will have the Honor to hand you this, is of a very reputable Family among us; and, so far as his Knowledge may extend, will give just and satisfactory Answers to any Questions you may be pleased to ask him–€” I am, Dear Sir, with the highest Deference Your most obedient humble Servant

Geo. Bascome

His Excellency John Jay Esq r .