Sir,

The Assembly here have information this moment by express that there are a thousand Tories under arms in Sussex county in this Government ー that they assembled near Cedar creek about eighteen miles on this side Lewes, and that their intention was to proceed there and join the British forces from on board some men of war now in the Whore-kill Road, who were to land this night in order to cut off three Companies of the Continental troops at that place ー that it is apprehended they have been supplied with arms & ammunition by the Men of War, and perhaps may entrench. The Militia from Kent marched yesterday, at least half a dozen Companies, and the rest were to follow as soon as they could be ready ー The detachment of Colol. [John] Haslet's Battalion at Wilmington are ordered down; the like [orders] will be given to the Militia of this county. I should be glad if a tonn of powder & some lead could be sent down by land immediately, as it is uncertain to what a heighth this mad affair may be carried

The Militia & Regulars are very ill provided with arms, but we expect soon to give a good Account of these misguided people. ー I am, Sir, [&c.]