New York augst 27 1775
Mr Champlin Sr
Since my last of the 26 instant the port is shut by the [Provincial] Congres. and nomore provision to go therefore the Ship2 will be oblige to sail with what she has got in wich is between 7 & 8 thousand bushels we are in the grettest Confushen about moving out of town for we Expect we shall not be long at pees i am going to Carey the pilot Down this Morning and sum nasarys for Capt [William] Barren these from your frind [&c.]
Joshua T: De St Croix
1. Ship Papers, Ship Peggy, NHS.
2. The ship Peggy.