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Sir As Mr Icabod Jones has exerted himself in Supplying this Garrison, with Wood Lumber &c for his Majesty's use; And for which reason cannot get any Supply of Provisions from any other place but this, as his Settlement is detached, he has my permission to carry Twenty Barrels Pork, and Twenty Barrels Flour, from this for the use of the New Settlers at Mechias ー as he promises to continue as usual every Supply in his power.
I am with Regard and Esteem, Sir, &ca