Portsmo, Feby 17th, 1776.
Gent:
I've just Recd a letter from Philada, Informing me of one of the vessells belonging to the Continental service, havg arrived with sixty Tons of salt petre, thirteen Tons of powder, 1300 stand of good arms; on which important news I have the honor to congratulate you. My letter is dated the 3d Instant; the vessel arrived the day before.
I am with all due respect [&c.]
Jno Langdon.
1. Bouton, ed., Documents and Records of New Hampshire, VIII, 73.
