Benj[ami]n Giles ALS to Jonathan Chase, July 16, 1776

Coll: Chase Sr: I desire you to procure for me all the flower you can procure
at the price you and I agreed, and also Two thousand pounds weight of
Pork, which with what you Engaged will be Five thousand weight
I depend on your being as Expeditious as possible, some Soldiers being
now on their March, and any extraordinary cost you are at shall be
paid you will be pleased to Inform the bearer Mr: Mitchell respecting
the Premisses, and write me also, depending on your utmost Exertions
I Rest Yr: Friend
Benjn: Giles

Charlestown July 16th, 1776

To Coll:
Jonathan Chase—Cornish

{Note: Transcription provided by Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, NSDAR}