Head Quarters Cambridge Octo 31st 1775 ー
Sir
Your Favour, of the 29th Inst came to Hand this Morning, Colo [Joseph] Reed, to whom it was addressed, being gone for some short Time to Philadelphia, I opened it, and Communicated it's Contents to his Excellency, General Washington. He highly approves of your Assiduity, and Diligence in procuring the Cannon; but thinks that the Governour's Order, mentioned in your Postscript, ought to be returned : as there will be no Difficulty in renewing it, should any Necessity appear ー2
His Excellency desires, that you may continue to inform him of any Circumstance occurring in your Department, worthy of Communication I am Sir [&c.]
