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New London April 17, 1776

In Closed you have a Copey .of,a Letter Recd this day fro1?-Genl Wasinton[n] Consequence of which I have Sent out this afternoon the Cabot with 10 ps of the heavey gons with orders to Land thein at Newpot or Soome whare in your goverment the fly Came in this Evening and Saw Some of the Ships off Mon toge poin at half past 3 oClock this after noon. lam Extremly Consernd for the Town of Newport make no Dought but you will take the most prudent steps for the public good.

P.S. Should be glad that the Commr. of the Cabot 2 should be assisted with Ballast or any thing else he may want-besides the 10 Cannon sent in the Cabot I.have 16 more which I will send round as soon as I can with Safety.