Sir The Collector & Comptroller of His Majesty's Customs at Falmouth having by their Letter of the 29th ultimo expressed Apprehensions for their Safety in case His Majesty's Ship Canceaux should be ordered from that Place and prayed that Protection may be afforded them in their present critical Situation ー We herewith annex a Copy of the said Letter for your Informationー
We are Sir [&c.]
Wm Burch Henry Hulton Benj. Hallowell
Custom House Boston 12th May 1775