Dear Sir. Your Favour of the 13t Inst came Safely to Hand, the General is pleased with your Proceedings & has given his Consent that the Committee should retain what Flour is absolutely necessary ー

We are very anxious to hear of the Armed Vessels being ready for Sea. Every Day, nay every Hour is precious. It is now 14 Days Since they were set on Foot, Sure they cannot be much longer in preparing ー

You will write if any Thing Material Occurs. I am [&c.]

P.S. This Committee Seem to think the Transportation by Cape Ann dangerous ー pray do not run any unnecessary Risques ー if there are no Enemy Cruizers there can be no danger ー At all Events consult with the provincial Committee & if you do not follow their Advice in sending it by Ipswich ー give them your Reasons for not doing so ー this is a proper Mark of Respect after what they have said ー Your

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240 Dollars sent by the Bearer of this ー

Cambridge 15 October, 1775