Gentlemen, ー

Yesterday, from undouted authority, I was made fully acquainted with the Distressed situation of the Town of Newport, from which Consideration am Induced to permit the Ferry, wood & Markett Boats or any other Vessell with Provision or Fuel for the Town of Newport, to Pass & repass as usual, on Conditions that the Town Council of the Town of Newport obtains sufficient Assurances from Capn [James] Wallace that the said Boats & Vessells pass & repass without being molested ー And Mr John Malborne is hereby permited to go on board Capn Wallace and make the best Bargin he can in behalf of the Town which may not be Detrimental to the Cause of Liberty ー Any Treaty, between the Town of Newport & Capn Wallace I expect to be made acquainted with as soon as may be  The three Gentlemen mentioned in your Letter of Yesterday, Viz, Messrs Jno Collins, William Ellery & George Sears to be a Committee to Inspect into the small Stores &c I approve, and they are hereby permited to act in that Capacity 'till further Orders ー I am Gentn [&c.]

N B. Suffer no News Papers by any means to go on board any of the Ships. ー