Nothing but the reluctarice the' people here have to shedding human Blood could "hinder them from attempting to rescue the Prisoners--they had every insult which the human mind is able to conceive of to prompt them to it, Our situation is truly critical and distressing, 'we therefore most humbly beseech your Excellency to take the most speedy & effectual Measures for our Relief; otherwise our Persons and Property must be at the disposal of Ethan. Allin which is more to be dreaded than Death with all its Terrors. ,

Sir we are with the greatest esteem Your Excellency's most obt humble servts Signed by order of the Committee

Samuet Mrnorr Chairman.

To his Excellency George Clinton 'Esq. Gov.' of the State of New-York.

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GOV. CLINTON TO: PRESIDENT JAY.

ee May 29% 1779. 'Sir | 'You will perceive from the enclosed Papers that what I have long expected and frequently apprized Congress of has actually happened. 'These papers which need no Comment I have transmitted to your Excellency by Express with an earnest "Request that you will please immediately lay it before Congress. ___Altho' this matter will scarce admit of a moment's delay ; yet 4g the Legislature are to meet on Tuesday next I shall defer 'taking any decisive measures (except issuing the necessary . orders to the militia to hold themselves in readiness) until I can 'have an opportunity of obtaining their advice and Direction. I am &e. &e. Gro. Cxinron.

'His Excellency John Jay Esq. President of Congress