Boston August 27th: 1775ー
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Sir, General [William] How[e], has been with me this Morning, and again informs me that no Caulkers have ever been near him, and that the Boats will be useless unless they are immediately Caulked, I am therefore to beg the favor of you to order them as soon as possible, as the Boats may be much wantedー
I am with Regard and Esteem Sir &ca