Genl McDougall
John Sloss Hobart
Nathl. Sacket
William Duer
[Journal of the New York Provincial Congress, Vol. II.]
[No. 56.]
LETTERS FROM CAPT. NATHANIEL FITZ RANDOLPH, OF NEW JERSEY
WRITTEN WHILE PRISONER.[250]
My Dear Spouse—these with my Love to you and Children may informe you of my present situation, which is that I am wounded in the head and arm but not dangerous. Should be glad that you will send me some necessary Clothing as I now remain in close confinement. I would not have you make yourself uneasy about me as I have been treated with the greatest kindness by Col. Prescott who commanded the party of King's Troops whose hands it was my misfortune to fall into. Likewise by most of the officers of the 28th and 35th Ridgements. I have been before Lord Cornwallace, who I believe looks upon my conduct nothing more than becoming a soldier—and Major Generl. Grant has for my conduct in taking his steward and stores kindly sent me word that I may send to him for any necessarys which I may want and shall be wellcome to. I would request to procure some person to bring what necessarys you may send to me and believe they will not be molested or detained if received protection. I now conclude wishing you every happyness these times can afford and remain your ever affectionate Husband,
Nathl. Fitz Randolph.
On board Gaurd House at New Brunswick Jan. 26th, 1777.
P.S. Joseph Combes is well and hearty, and desires that his brother Stephen may send him some clothes, but in particular to send a pair of Buckskin Breeches.
To Mrs. Experience Fitz Randolph—
to the care of
John Hampton
at
Woodbridge.