Dartmouth Decem 14th 1776
Sir
I recd your Honors Letter by Mr Fry and in Compliance with your request have deliverd him the Arms & Military Stores mentioned at foot — I flatter myself that my Conduct in this Matter will be approved of by the Congress as the Publick Safety I am confident requirred it — I hope a Speedy removal of your disagreable Neighbours — should the residue of the Stores be wanted I will exert myself to forward them there was 72 Chests of Arms came in the Hancock & Adams previous to the receipt of your Letter I had deliverd out a part to our Militia at the recommendation of our General Assembly I am Your Honors [&c.]
Leo: Jarvis
1. Letters to the Governor, vol. 9, 1776-1777, R.I. Arch.