Boston 23 June 1776.
[Extract]
I have just received information from several Privateers that eleven sail of Transports under convoy of a Frigate, are in the Bay standing in and supposed to be part, of the Scotch Fleet; the privateers are all ordered out, and I have taken measures to secure the Transports in case they should come into Nantasket Road. I am your Excellency's [&c.]
Artemas Ward
1. Washington Papers, LC.