Printed in Journals of the Continental Congress, 6:908 .

Richard Bache (1737–1811), an English merchant, migrated to New York City in 1765. At this point he was comptroller of the post office. He succeeded his father-in-law, Benjamin Franklin, as postmaster-general, Nov. 7, 1776 ( DAB ).

The committee reported back to Congress on Nov. 5. Its report resulted in a resolve to increase the number of express riders between Philadelphia and the armies; to enjoin ferry keepers to expedite the passage of post riders; to prevent messengers on public service from receiving fees for private letters they might carry; and to allow certain supplies to the deputy postmaster at heaquarters (Journals of the Continental Congress, 6:926–927).

Philip Livingston (1716–1778), a brother of William and cousin of Robert R. Livingston, graduated from Yale in 1737 and began a career as a merchant in New York City. He was active in provincial affairs in the business, political, and educational arenas. Livingston was one of New York’s delegates to the Continental Congress from 1775 until his death, which occurred while attending the sixth session of the Congress at York, Penna. ( DAB ).