New York May 17th 1775
[Extract]
Neither the Powder or lead you was Pleased to Order is to be had here at any Rate, as our Committe on Enquiry find us very short ourselves ー the flints I can service you with if you think they will do without the Powder & lead2 . . . times look gloomy here, and dont seem to Alter for the better I am [&c.]
Peter Vandervoort
1. Nathaniel and Thomas Shaw Letters and Papers, NLCHS.
2. Shaw's order is contained in his letter of April 25, 1775.
