East Greenwich April 7th AD 1777
Sir
There was three men, Stole a boat last Evening, and made their Escape to the Enemy the One was a Mate of a prize Ship that was brought into this place the other two was Soldiers belonging to my Rigement 2 it is sade that the said Mate has taken a Considerable pains to inform himself of the situation of the Guards around the Shoar and the spirit of the people in Country therefore thought it my Duty to inform you of the same, I am [&c.]
Archibald Crary ー
1. Letters to the Governor, vol. 10, R.I. Arch.
2. Crary commanded the 2d Rhode Island State Regiment.
