The Cumberland County Commissioners to the
Pennsylvania Committee of Safety
Text printed in Samuel Hazard et al., eds., Pennsylvania Archives (1st
series; 12 vols., Philadelphia and Harrisburg, 1852-6), IV, 713.
<Carlisle, February 9, 1776: We received yours by John Montgomery
and in response inform you that we have workmen under
bond to finish the full complement of muskets by April 1 next.
Gun locks are not available at any price, but we will do our best
to have the work completed by then. The cartouche pouches and
belts are done, but no cloth is to be had for knapsacks; please order
them made in Philadelphia. Addressed to Franklin as president of
the committee and signed by James Pollock and Samuel Laird.>
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