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On Observation of the foregoing Letter 2 desired Colo [William] Williams that nothing be done by Colo [Eliphalet] Dyer and himself, as to purchasing Hemp or Rigging until they receive further Orders from

home ー please to consult His Honor the Deputy Govr and the rest of the Council with you-and if you think it proper, direct Mr [James] Tilley to purchase the Yarns and pursue the Making Rigging as above is proposed ...:.

I have no knowledge concerning Colo [Jedediah] Huntington's March-The General writes the 21st no more of the Army will be detached from thence,3 until the Enemy have taken their departure, and quitted the Coast-

Nothing Material from Canada ー Doer Lyman hath a Letter from his Son at March before Montreal, Says ー Genl Wooster with the 8th instant from thence to QI am ー with Esteem &: Respect [&:c.] a ue party bec. of All 1200 men were there remain Jon th Trumbull. to as NB this Letter should be dated Mh 25 1776