St Bartholomew parish 20 Sepr 1775.
Sir
Your Letter of the 19th Instant Relative to the Threats of Capt [Edward] Thornbrough of the Tamar Sloop of War, by the Post came to hand this day; when We immediately made Copies thereof & sent to the Committees of Beaufort, Prince Williams, & St Peters's Parishes which we hope will Reach those places to morrow night having an immediate Oppty. We are [&c.]
P.S. All proper Intelligence of said Threats is given at all the proper places in our Parish.
1. Emmet Autograph Collection, NYPL.