Lebanon 24th April 1776.
Sir
The foregoing Copy shows the expectation from Congress, if the Commodore and Fleet have left New London ー and the Liberty given concerning Cannon 2 please give me early intelligence of whatever is necessary That I may Act agreeable to the Spirit of the Resolve of Congress. . I am [&c.]
Jonth Trumbull
1. Shaw Mss., Privateers, Prisoners, 1775-1782, Force Transcripts, LC.
2. Congressional Resolves of April 16, 1776.