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Nicholas Cooke, Deputy Governor of Rhode Island, to Captains John Pain and John Sands, July 29, 1775
We have authentick Intelligence that 2 Men of War and 11 Transports sailed from Boston the Beginning of this Week; and we have the highest Reason to think that they are intended to take Cattle Sheep &c from the several Islands and very probably from yours in Order to supply the Enemy in Boston where they already suffer greatly for Want of fresh Provisions. As it is of great Consequence to...
Date: 29 July 1775
Volume: Volume 1