War Office,
Sir,
Boston Feby 19th 1777
The Board of War direct you to take Care of the Masts you mention'd to them as lying in Kennebeck River near your House, — they desire you to do whatever is necessary to prevent their being Carried away when the River breaks up — If any Person should offer to molest you in this Charge, or to take any of them away, you will make a Return of his Name to this Board: You will receive a proper Compensation for your Trouble. By order of the Board,
Saml Phps Savage, Prest
1. Mass. Arch., vol. 151, 42, Letters from the Board of War, 1776-1780.
