Nathaniel Woodhull to the Secret Committee, 3 August 1776

In Convention of the Representatives of the State of New York at Harlem Aug t . 3 d : 1776

Gentlemen.

I am directed to inform You that a Committee of which You are Members is formed for the organization of a new Government of which You are Members and that this Committee is ordered to report on the 26 th . Instant. You are therefore desired to meet upon this important Business as early as possible and to inform those Gentlemen who are with You of the Secret Committee of the time when such Report will be made as the Convention will then expect their Attendance.–€”I am Gentlemen Your very hum ble serv t . By Order–€”

Nath al . Woodhull President

To Mess rs . Jay, Livingston, & Yates & the other Gentlemen of the Secret Committee