[New York] Die Lunae, 10 ho., A.M., July 31st, 1775
Copy of a Letter, appearing to have been written from Joseph Read, Esq. secretary to Gen. Washington, was read, giving advice of the sailing of three men of war, &c. from Boston.
A draft of a letter to the committee of correspondence for East Hampton and Southold, was read and approved, and is in the words following, to wit:
In Provincial Congress, New York, 31st July, 1775.
Gentlemen ー By the enclosed copy of a letter from Gen. Washington to Gen. [David] Wooster, we think not unlikely the designs of these ships may be to take provisions from different parts; as Montauck, and other parts of the east end of Long Island are much exposed, we judged it proper to give this intelligence that you might take such methods for securing the stock there, as you shall judge necessary. [John] Hulbert and [Daniel] Griffing's companies can be employed for that purpose till otherwise ordered.
I am &c.
To the Committee of Correspondence for East-Hampton and Southold.
Ordered, That a copy be engrossed, and signed by the President, and transmitted.
