Camp New York 22d May 1776 ー
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ーa French Vessell with about 12 Tons of Powder & 500 Stand of Arms coming into this Port has fallen into the Hands of our Enemies at the Hook throu' the Indiscretion of the Captain ー
a Vessell with Dutch Goods such as Linnens &C is just arrived & the Cargo all sold to one Retailer ー European Goods appear to me to be plentier in the City than when I first came here, it is expected they will be plentier yet before Christmas ー
Brandy sells a 7/6 ー Clove Water &C a 5/ ー
I cannot find any Price for Cherry Rum ー
1. Huntington Papers, ConnHS.