Gentlemen

By several Letters of good authority Receivd from Phila by yesterday's Post, we are Advised that there is a Vessell daily expected theire with a Parcel of Salt [and] some Dry Goods from Liverpool for which the Pilots of Della ware are ordered to keep a sharp lookout ー by the same Letters we are Informed one or more Ships were taking in Salt & Dry Goods at Liverpool intended for this Ba[y] in particular the Ship Johnson Bound with such a Cargoe to this Port, Its not Probable that the Parties Concernd will attempt to Bring such Goods direcly in Heare, but Rather Disload them in Small Craft Down the Bay. We Hope you will order a Diligent attention [to] be kept up in Examining all Boats and Small Craft & use your Best Endeavours to Counteract the Selfish Schemes of Every Enemy to American Liberty we are with great Respect Gentlemen [&c.] In Behalf of the Committee

I am not certain whether you have been informd. that our Committee have agreed to your Requisition for 500 wt of Gun Powder ー It is & you may have it as Soon as you please to send for it.

S. P.