The Memorial of us the Subscribers, Merchants, Freeholders & other Inhabitants of the Town of Portsmo Humbly shewethー

That two vessels laden with corn, Pork, Flower & other Provisions contracted for by some Merchants of this Town for the Supply of the Inhabitants, of which they are in great want, are detained by the Scarborough at the mouth of our Harbour ー and we are informed are to be sent to Boston the first wind, ー your Memorialists are very apprehensive of the most alarming consequences from a measure of this kind taking place at this Critical Juncture and beg your Excellency & Honours would Interfere in such a manner as your wisdom shall direct for the liberating said vessels & Cargoes.

Portsmouth May 29th 1775.