Sir
Lebanon 15th April 1776
On Representation from the Committee who were directed last Week to attend you respecting the Prisoners taken in your late Cruise &ca ー that you would be glad to have our Armed Brigg Defence now in the Harbour of N London to attend & assist you in any further Operations you may think proper soon to Effect ー We have considered your Desire & fully comply with the same ー & have given Orders to Capt (Seth] Harding accordingiy ー Copy of which are enclosed ー Att sam~ Time we render you our Thanks for your favourable Acceptance of our Request respecting the Cannon & Military Stores ー I am in Behalf of the Governor & Councel of Safety [&c.] Jon t h Trumbull
P S Capt [Robert] Niles in the Spy is also ordered to attend your Directions provided you shall have any Occasion for his Services [Addressed] On the Service of the United Colinies
To the Honble Esek Hopkins Esqr Admiral of the Continental Fleet On Board the Ship Alfred, now in the Harbour at New London P Express Mr (Simeon] Grayー
