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Sir

General Silliman acquaints me he has advised your honour of the particulars of the Enemies Descent near Fairfield, their march to Danbury, & the destruction of the Stores, and provission there, & what has happen'd in Consequence, ー After the Enemy reimbark'd they emediately weighed Anchor, and steer'd for Huntington harbour Long Island, where they doubtless are at this time, ー I think it Very probable they have in Contemplation the Destroying the Continental Frigate at Saybrook. ー ² which may be easily effected by a few small Tenders, as there is no Battery, or Armed Vessell to Cover her, ー If she cannot be got over the Barr & secured in harbour, will it Not be prudent to move her up the river to some Place of greater safety ー I know not If your honour or the Continental agents have the Direction of her, that she is greatly exposed, & ought to be secured there is no doubt, I should Imagine She might be easily got over the barr with proper lighters, & an Easterly wind, & secured In Guildford, Sachems head, or New Haven where she might be got in readiness for the Seas