The Committee of Secret Correspondence to [Arthur Lee]
Copy: University of Virginia Library
Phila. 30 Novr. 1775
Sir,

We have the honor to be appointed by the Congress a Committee of Correspondence with the friends of America on the other side of the ——. Our institution is with design to preserve secresy, and thereby secure our friends, who we suppose may be endangered and alarmed by the late proclamation. It is considered as of the utmost consequence to the cause of Liberty, that an intercourse should be kept up, and we shall be obliged by your sentiments of the most probable and secure method of effecting it. If any should be certainly resolved on which you may think much concerns America to be apprised of, we shall consider it within the power of our appointment to pay the expence of an Express Boat, if you can provide one under proper cautions. We are Sir your most obedient servants.

Notation: Committee of Correspondence letter to A.L. 30 Novr. 1775
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