Rose, Rhode Island May the 9th. 1775
(Copy)
Gentlemen I have received your Letter containing your Sentiments upon the present Alarming Crisis, and will transmit them to the Admiralty by the first Opportunity2 ー it is my Duty and Inclination to give every Assistance and Protection in my Power to His Majesty's Loyal Subjects. I am, Gentlemen [&c.]
James Wallace
To Messrs Dudley, Rome, Hunter, &ca &ca &ca
1. PRO, Admiralty 1/485, LC Transcript.
2. See letter of May 1, 1775.
