The Governour sent for Doctor Jones and Joseph Clay, and acquainted them that he had sent for them as the only remaining Representatives of the town of Savannah, and acquainted them that the following men-of-war, with the packet and one or two other vessels, were arrived at Cockspur, viz: the Syren, of 28 guns; the Tamar, of 18 or 20 guns; the Raven of 18 guns; the Cherokee, of 16 guns.

That he was very certain their orders were to treat any of the Colonies who were in arms, had raised fortifications, seized any of the Crown officers, or King's stores, as in a state of rebellion, and would, if in their power, destroy their towns and property, wherever they would come at them; and, he apprehended, they would look on us as in that state, and, as far as in their power, treat us accordingly.

That the Raven, man-of-war, was stationed here. That they were all in want of provisions, particularly the Tamar, the Cherokee, and the packet, ² which vessels, as well as the Syren, he believed, would depart the Province as soon as they were supplied with provisions. That if he, the Govemour, could be assured from the inhabitants of the town that they would supply them with provisions, and permit their boats to come to town unmolested, and purchase such provisions as they can get, that he would go down on board these ships and endeavor to settle every thing with the officers in such a manner as to prevent their doing any in jury to this town, or the inhabitants of the Province, or their property.

That if they could not be supplied with provisions, they certainly would take it by force, where they can find it, and will, if in their power, attack this town and destroy it, which, as several of the vessels were of an easy draft of water, he presumed they could get up to town and effect.