Machias January 18. 1776 ー
Then received of Mr James Lyon Chairman of the Committee of safety three Rolls of paper, whereon are several plans, that were taken out from among Mr Thomas Sprys baggage, & two small paper books, containing directions for sailing into divers harbours. And a piece of parchment, or paper in a frame, containing signals 2 &c. all which I have received for the use of the United Colonies, as I am in their service ー
A true Copy Jas Lyon
Aaron Willard
1. Mass. Arch., vol. 197,400.
2. Spry was on board H.M. Schooner Diligent, which, while on survey duty, blundered into Machias harbor and was seized in August 1775.
