Philadelphia Oct 11th 1776ー
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A naval Expedition is on Foot, which if carried into Execution will be very advantageous to the United States, and to the Officers and Seamen in the Navy. If the Cabot should not be in Port the Marine Commee have ordered that One of the Frigates should be employed in it. Commodore Hopkins in a Letter to that Commee hath informed them, that One of the Frigates could soon be got ready, and intimated that he could mann her with Draughts from our Troops. I hope that the Genl Assembly will countenance this Measure, and give every other Assistance in their Power to forward the sailing of the Fleet.
1. Letters to the Governor, vol. 8, R.I. Arch.