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Sir  Reports have reached us that Major [Philip] Skene, had Arrived at Philadelphia from England, tho bound to Quebec, that he had Military Stores on board his Ship, and a large Sum of Money, that the Congress had taken him, Money and Stores &ca. into their possession,² should this be true I am to beg the favor of you to inform Lord Dartmouth of it Immediately, and let him know it is by my desire you do it,

I am Sir, &ca.