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I Recd (a few days Since) an order from the Honbl Continental Secret Committee to forward Sixty thousand flints to your Excellency at Newyork, in obedience to which I herewith, send by the Bearer Mr Yeaton, fifteen Caggs Containing abt Sixty thousand flints, which I wish safe to hand We have no Intelligence this way worth Communicateg, our Privateers do great execution, and had we guns for our Continental ships, they would give great Assistance to your Excellency's Opperations, by Cuting off, the Supplies, of the British Army — May Heaven Crown your endeavours, with Success, and that you may live to Receive the Applause of Your greatful Country, is the most Ardent wish of your [&c.]