Sir,

Yesterday I had the honour of receiving your Excellys letter of the 8th instant with orders to deliver to Lieut [Thomas] Graves the Artillery & Spare arms belonging to this Fort which I immediately comply'd with & delivr'd them agreeable to the inclosed list.

There are now left for the use of the Fort 26 Arms about half a hundd wt of musquet balls & about 10 lb of powder which is a very small stock. It has been usual to send a supply of ammunition every year to the Fort but its now near two years since I have had any, supply & indeed the peaceable state of the Indians has made it less necessary. Tho the Indians have lately shewn a good deal of discontent at the english settling so near their town; & however insignificant the Penobscot Indians may be tho't which I believe dont exceed sixty men able to bear arms; yet if they are join'd by the Canada's Indians & other strangers who hunt with them upon this river they may if they are so inclined, give this part of the province at least a good deal of trouble. I shall be always ready to obey your Excellys commands when I've the honour of receiving them.ー

I am [&c.]