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Dr Sir

I have been informed, our Enemys Ships,¹ have been and are, in Potomack, near Blaxtons Island² for some days past, and that they have landed on the Island, and taken the Stock that was there. The night before last they made an attempt to land at Priests Town, in a Boat, but were prevented by the Militias fiering on them.³ I rec^d. a Letter from Cap^n. Cook dated the 16^th. at S^t. Marys, informing me that he should sail up Potomack to endeavour to annoy the Enemy, since which he has as I am informed returned, I have wrote to him and acquainted him that it's supposed the Enemy intend landing on S^t. Georges Island in order to get Wood & Stock, to prevent which If his Gallys were stationed in S^t. Georges River it in all probability might enable the Militia to do it. Since which I have not heard from him. . . .

P.S. Since writeing the above I am informed Cap^n. Cook is near Blaxtons Island with his 2 Gallys & a Virginia one,⁴ a few hours ago I heard six Cannon near where they are. I have rec^d. your Letter informing of your sending one hundred stand of small Arms to M^r. Hopewells, I wish as many more could be sent, together with a Nine pounder.

R. B.