Providence Novemr 27th 1775
[Extract]
We have now in the Harbor of Newport the Rose the Swan and the Glasgow with a Bomb-Brig2 and Six Tenders, and a large Scow as a Transport.
Capt. Whipple who sailed last Night for Philadelphia took a Schooner of 30 Tons from Boston in Ballast addressed to G. [George] Rome for fresh Provisions.3 Capt. [David] Arnold who came Passenger in her informs me that, when he left Boston, which was Ten Days ago, about 500 Troops had arrived there.
