Gentlemen

The Memorial from the Inhabitants of Yarmouth has been laid before the Governor & Council and I am to acquaint you, that the request and proposition of the Memorialists coud neither be received or Admitted, a Neutrality being utterly Absurd and inconsistent with the duty of Subjects, who are always bound by the Laws to take Arms in defence of Government, and oppose and Repel all Hostile Attempts and Invasions, that the duty they owe as Subjects cannot be dispensed with, and that they must be obedient to the Laws of this Province.

In the meantime every possible Measure will be taken for their Aid and Protection. I am &c

To the Magistrates & Inhabitants of the
Township of Yarmouth in Queens County