Newport, Nov. 16, 1775.
Sir, Your proposals for settling a truce between the town of Newport and Capt. Wallace we have received and examined, and as. the word unexamined in your proposals seems to us will not be complied with by Capt. Wallace, request you will leave the same out, as we apprehend it contrary to his instructions and the acts of Parliament, and are fearful it will greatly impede the wished for truce.
I am, in behalf of the Town-Council of Newport, Sir, [&c.]
William Coddington, Council-Clerk.
1. Providence Gazette, December 9, 1775.