Phila 2d Feby 1776.
[Extract]
Mr [Samuel] Purviance [Jr.] inclosed us affidavits of two skippers who had been taken by Ld Dunmore, mentg that a pilot boat with a Clergyman from Maryld had arrived at Norfolk, who gave information of the outfit of store & the provision vessels, if you have heard of this business, be pleased to advise us, We are desirous of knowing the truth, a difficult task at present.
1. Correspondence of Council of Safety, Md. Arch.
