Sir A Brig from Biddeford in England arrived this day the Master of whom has just been with the Committee & acquaint them that his orders are to take on board six Masts of about sixteen inches diameter.
We are inform'd that the ship lately built at Casco Bay (which arrived in the Harbour this morning) is come with an intention to load Masts which are now ready for her. The opinion of the Congress touching the Propriety of shiping the Masts is desired as soon as may be.
We have heard that part of the Troops from England arrived yesterday at Boston.
I am by order of the Comtee Sr [&c.]
H. Wentworth, Chairman
Portsmouth 17th May 1775
1. Bouton, ed., Documents and Records of New Hampshire, VII, 471, 472.
