Preston at Boston 26 May 1775
Sir
Mr. [Ichabod] Jones has delivered to me your Excellency's Letter of the 24th. I have directed an armed Schooner to take Mr Jones and any other Vessels bound to Mechais under Convoy. I have also ordered the Officer to defend them if they should be attacked.
Mr. [William] Tyng carried a written Declaration from me that all Persons bringing Supplies to Boston shall pass without molestation. I will give Mr Jones a Certificate to the same purpose, and with great pleasure assist in any other Measures your Excellency may suggest for the Publick Good.
I am &c.
[Enclosure]
Declaration given to Mr. Jones
These to certify whom it may concern that I will allow all Vessels laden with Provisions, Lumber, Fuel, Wheat, Oats, or other Grain, Hay and Straw, to enter Boston Harbour, to dispose of their cargoes, and to depart again without Molestation.
Given under my hand 26 May 1775
Sam Graves