Docno: ADMS-06-04-02-0236
Author: Franklin, Benjamin
Recipient: Adams, John
Date: 1776-08-28
[dateline] Augt. 28. 1776
[salute] Sir
The Bearer Mr. Measam was a Merchant of good Reputation at Montreal; but having engag'd
warmly in the American Cause, has been oblig'd to abandon that Country, to the great
Detriment of his Affairs. He was appointed by Gen. Wooster a Commissary of Stores
there; and apprehending Such an Officer to be at this time necessary in our Northern
Army, he has apply'd to Congress for a Continuance in that Office. I understand that
his Memorial is referred to the Board of War. As I have had occasion to know Mr. Measam
as a good Accomptant, a Man of Method, and very correct in Business, I cannot but
think that if such an Officer is wanting, he is extremely well qualify'd for the Employ;
and as such beg leave to recommend him to the Favour of the Board.
1 With great Respect, I have the Honour to be Sir, Your most obedient humble Servant