Sir

The committee of this City, a few days ago, transmitted to you an original letter from Gov. [Josiah] Martin to Henry White, Esq., from the contents of which it is very obvious that Gov. Martin has formed designs highly inimical to the friends of America. From authentic information we learn that he is to receive a supply of gunpowder from General Gage, via New-York, and that he has sent from North-Carolina a cutter well armed to receive it. She is a small boat, rigged like a schooner, mounts a few swivels, and is commanded by a Mr. Bridges, the lieutenant of the Tamar, man of war; the vessel, we believe, was formerly purchased in New-York by a Captain Vollet. We beg your particular care, in case she should arrive in your port, to take the steps you may think prudent to secure her and her cargo. She is probably to receive the gunpowder from the Asia, or some other man of war lying in your harbour.

We are. Sir [&c.]