Philadelphia Nov 28th 1775
[Extract]
They are now fitting out four Vessels here viz 3 Ships & one 16 Gun Schooner; they will soon be ready, 'tis whispered that they go to France &c but I believe a mere surmise.2
1. Nicholas Brown Papers, JCBL.
2. Binney's information as to the rig and destination of the Continental ships was erroneous.
