Gentlemen His Excelly General Washington has directed me to acquaint you, that conceiving it would be of publick Service to fit out some Armed Vessels, he is equipping Two at Plymouth, designed to intercept the Enemy's Supplies. It may perhaps be Necessary for Capt Bowen to apply to you for Some Guns if so, it will much oblige the General, & promote the publick Service, if you would furnish him with such as he may want, & you can Spare. Any other Assistance which he may crave, we doubt not you will chearfully give, as we are embarked in one great & Common Cause ー I am Gent, by his Excellys direction [&c.]

Camp at Cambridge Octo 20th 1775 ー