Gentlemen

The bearer Mr. Jno Hale apply'd to me for a Quantity of Powder for the use of your Province, but am sorry to inform you, that article is very scarce in this Colony and not to be purchas'd; what I have imported is on Government accts and by letters from N. York that I have lately Received, am very certain its not to be had in that Province, Neither in Rhode Island.

I expect a large Quantity, but from its not arriving, I begin to suspect, that either the Crusers in the Channel or the Negotiation between Great Britain & the States has prevented it. If I should have a larger Quantity arive than should be wanted in this Colony on Government acct I will give you the offer of it, but att the same time I would Recomend to you, that you make no Dependance on having from me.

I am &c.