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Sir,  As I understand all the Letters sent by the last Post for the Navy & Army were intercepted, have sent you herewith a duplicate of my last of the 23d. Instant.

The Major part of the People here are almost in a State of Rebellion, they have broke open the City Hall, and distributed the City Arms to the Mob, were it not for the Assistance I have given the Transports, make not the least doubt but they would have burnt them agreeable to their determination. ー They have frequently formed Plans of distroying the King's Stores at Turtle Bay and up the North River, but with the Assistance of the Troops here, have always frustrated their designs. ー I have taken the Powder onboard, out of the Store at Turtle Bay and the Arms & Powder out of the Count[es]s Darlington Transport, so that the Ship is now quite Lumbered up.

I am informed their next Plan, is to attack the King's fisher, be assured, I am prepared & hope to give them a warm reception. I am Sir [&c.]