Head-Quarters [Bristol], Nov. 16, 1775.
Gentlemen, I received yours this day, wherein you request the word unexamined may be left out of my proposals, which I now give you leave to do; but think it would be more for your interest to let it remain. I am, [&c.]
Esek Hopkins, Brigadier-General.
1. Providence Gazette, December 9, 1775.
