Fort Weston [Western] 29 Sept 1775
Sir
You will forward On all the Provissions here as fast as posable to Fort Halifax, & Such as the Battoes Cannot carry on, Order Stored there, you will have Two, or thre People left to Assist you, the Sick you will Order On hoard the broad Bay Capt Clarkson to be returned to Newbury the Peas at Colburn Secure & leave untill the Event of this expedition is known Forward On All the New Battoes Poles Oars Pitch Nails &c that is or shall be procurd & As soon as you Can Join the Detachmt
Leave particular Directions wth Mr Howard to take Care the Goods left
I am Sir [&c.]
B Arnold
1. Arnold Letter Book, MeHS.