Gentlemen

At atime when the most vigorous exertions are absolutely necessary for the defence of American Liberty against the depredations of ministerial Power; and the blood of our brethren in the Masachusets has been actually shed, for daring to maintain the rights of Englishmen: the Inhabitants of this City and County have in the most explicit manner (as you may perceive by the inclosed Association) resolved to stand and fall with the freedom of the Continentー

We are confident that our Constituents are sincere in the strong assurances they have given us, that while we continue in Office they will be guided by our advice and direction. We have thought it necessary to Advise the witholding supplies from the British Fisheries on the American coasts, and to cease all exports to those Colonies which at this alarming Juncture refuse to unite in the cause; The expediency of this measure is too evident to need elucidation, and will doubtless procure us many hearty advocates in Britain; besides which we have resolved to withold all provisions and necessaries for the Army and Navy at Bostonー

Our late committee of Observation thought proper to recommend the appointment of a provincial Congress; in consequence of which, our constituents have chosen 21 Deputies to meet at this City on the 22d instant, Those, who may be appointed for that purpose in the Other Counties of this Colony ー For your farther satisfaction on these Matters, we beg leave to refer you to the inclosed papers, to request you to communicate the Substance of this Information to your next neighbours, and to Assure you that in our department we shall watch incessantly for the publick Safetyー

By order of the Committee I am [&c.]