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Gentlemen

The Governor has receiv'd your letter respecting the depredations and Hostilities committed on St Johns River, also the Copy of a letter from some of the Rebels of Machias to the Justices on that River, which were laid before the Council, on which it was Resolv'd that application; be made to the Officer Commanding His Majestys Ships in this Harbour, that His Majestys Ship the Tartar may be directed to proceed as soon as may be to Annapolis, and give such Countenance and protection to that place, as shall be in his power.

Also that the Admiral be requested to Station two Sloops of War in the Bay of Fundy there to Cruise.

Enclos'd are two Newspapers containing Proclamations, to which you will pay due attention.