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Gentlemen The Bearer Captn [Ephraim] Bowen is despatchd by his Excelly General Washington to superintend the equipping of an armed Vessel to intercept the Enemy's Supplies ー As he is somewhat of a Stranger the General begs your kind Assistance to him in this Business Particularly in procuring Guns suitable for the Vessel ー We make no Apology for the Trouble we may give you as your Spirit &...
Date: 13 October 1775
Volume: Volume 2
Gentlemen I am desired by his Excellency General Washington to acquaint you that the Publick Service requiring a Number of armed Vessels to be fitted, to intercept the Enemy's Supplies: & the Distance making the Transportation of Ammunition tedious, you will render the General a most Acceptable Service, & much promote the Publick Interests, if you will supply, out of your Town Stock or...
Date: 20 October 1775
Volume: Volume 2