We have lately heard that the Penobscott Indians are highly exasperated at Capt [Thomas] Goldthwaite, for suffering the Tender to dismantle the Fort there, and carrying off the Powder; and Truck Trade stopt, as we are informed; and that there was a Number of Men round about there, going to take Goldthwaite for delivering up the Fort, into their Custody, but what they intend to do with him I dont hear. Perhaps it would be prudent for the [Provincial] Congress to send down there, and secure the Indians in our Interest, by keeping the Truck Trade open Supplying them Powder, or any other Method in their Wisdom, upon mature Consideration they may think best: A hint on this head is enough.
1. Mass. Arch., vol. 193.