John Dickinson to Pennsylvania Convention, August 7, 1776

Elizabeth Town Augt. 7th, 1776

Sir,

I have this Moment recd. Information, that Adam Shetsline and Stophel Young two Privates of Capt. Goodwin’s Company, have left the Camp without Leave, and are gone Homeward. One of them lives on Mr. Willing’s Place, the other on Mr. York’s, both in Moyamensing. 2 If some Measures are not immediately taken to discourage such Behaviour, it will be impossible to keep the Troops here. I am, with great Esteem, sir, your very humble servant

John Dickinson