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We are maiking Approaches nearer the Enemy Constantly ー Cobble Hill was fortified without Molestation, which is situate very near them ー we are now fortifying on Leechmore's Point, but a very small distance from Boston, from which Place the Town can no doubt be distroyed Yesterday and this day they fired pretty briskly upon our People, but did little Execution.

You no doubt have seen an account of the several Prizes taken by Capt Manly and others, on the Sea, where we least expected Success ー The Military Stores taken in one is computed at atleast 30,000 pounds Sterling ー a Mortor called the Congress the finest that was ever in America

There were two French Gentlemen of Distinction here about two days ago immediately from France, they brought 20 Tons of Powder, and the General provided them Carrages and they went immediately to the Congress, for what Purpose you may Judge ²