Secret Committee to James Clinton, 22 June 1776

[NYork 22 June 1776]

Sir

The Warrant you rec d . from us by Express from General Washington against Fletcher Matthews, was intended for James Matthews, who by an unlucky mistake we understood to be named Fletcher. 1 Be pleased therefore to forbear executing the said Warrant–€”We have given one to M r . Allison against James Matthews which we are desirous should be served without Delay–€”as also against William Forbes a Tanner & Currier by Trade about five miles from Goshen–€”and one Clarke who has been a Schoolmaster about Eight or nine miles from Goshen–€”Forbes is said to be a tall, dark complectioned man, with dark Eyes, wears a homespun Coat made of thread & Cotton, a black & white mixed–€”Clark is a red faced, middle aged, middle sized, thick set, dark complectioned Man–€”

Phil. Livingston John Jay Gouv r Morris

To Coll. Clinton