Navy at Boston, though consigned to persons at Rhode-Island, we have thought proper to delay his voyage until we have the sentiments of the General Congress on the subject. Our reason of suspicion is this, that it hath been intimated to us, that Messrs. Lopez and Roam, to whom great part of the cargo is assigned, are commissioned to supply those articles to the Army and Navy, which is done, as is alleged, by suffering vessels which contain provisions to lie in the harbour unladen until seized by a ship-of-war, according to agreement for that purpose.

We should have made inquiry and order in the premises, but that one of our sister Colonies being concerned, it might tend to create divisions among us at a time when unanimity is so necessary to the publick safety.

We are, gentlemen, your most obedient humble servants.

By order of the Congress:

P. V. B. LIVINGSTON, President.

To the New-York Delegates at the Continental Congress.

NEW-YORK CONGRESS TO GOVERNOUR TRUMBULL.

In Provincial Congress, New-York, June 10, 1775.

SIR: Since our former letters to your Company on the subject of gunpowder, by application to a neighbouring Colony we have procured a quantity, which we cheerfully spare, as we apprehend it will be most acceptable to our brethren of the Massachusetts-Bay. For the more Speedy despatch, we would ask the favour of you to issue, out of your most easterly magazine, six hundred and fifty-five pounds weight, and forward to the American camp at Boston, and we shall immediately replace it, the like quantity being already on the way to your Colony.

We are, Sir, your most obedient and humble servants.

By order of the Congress:

P. V. B. LIVINGSTON. President.

Hon. Jonathan Trumbull, Governour of Connecticut.

P. S. As we have given a receipt for the powder to our neighbouring Colony, you will please to direct the like to be given us.

ROBERT BOYD, JUN., TO NEW-YORK CONGRESS.

New-Windsor, June 10, 1775.

GENTLEMEN: In consequence of a resolve of this honourable Convention, passed the 6th instant, Mr. Henry Watkeys hath waited on me for the purpose of fixing a plan for making muskets, bayonets, &c., agreeable to said resolve; and after mature deliberation on the subject, I find that the expense of manufacturing a gun-barrel, bayonet, and steel rammer, (which are the parts Mr. Watkeys would assign me,) will amount to thirty-two shillings currency; this, I think, will be the extent, but dare not fix it lower previous to making trial. Gentlemen, it would give me particular pleasure to have a manufactory of this kind established in this Province; and believe me, that if you shall be pleased to appoint me as one to bear a part in the execution thereof, I will exert my utmost skill in endeavouring to give satisfaction, both respecting price and quality; but must remind you, gentlemen, that in order to facilitate the business, it will be necessary to fix machinery, and provide a number of tools not necessary in other business, the expense of which will amount to about one hundred Pounds; this sum will be requisite previous to the undertaking; and if a contract can be obtained for one thousand barrels, &c., the money advanced shall be discounted on the first payment; if, on the contrary, it shall be judged by the honourable Congress inexpedient to prosecute the plan proposed, the sum advanced must be considered as sunk.

I am, gentlemen, with due esteem, your most obedient and humble servant,

ROBERT BOYD, Junior.

The Honourable the Provincial Congress for the Colony of New-York, now convened in the City of New- York.

Crown Point, June 10, 1775.

To the Honourable the Continental Congress of, NORTH-AMERICA, held at PHILADELPHIA:

Colonel Ethan Allen; Major Samuel Elmore, of the Connecticut Farms; Colonel James Easton, of Pittsfield; Captain Seth Warner; Captain Hezekiah Balding; Captain Ebenezer Marvin; Captain Remember Baker; Captain George White; Captain James Noble, commandant at this place; Captain Amos Chapple; Captain. Wait Hopkins; Captain Joseph McCracken; Captain John Grand; Captain Barnabas Barnum; Captain James Wills; Lieutenant Ira Allen; Lieutenant Oliver Parmerly; Isaac Hitchcock, Commissary; Stephen Bay, clerk to Major Elmore.

HONOURED SIRS: We, whose names are prefixed above, do in council approve of and nominate Colonel Ethan Allen, Captain Seth Warner, and Captain Remember Baiter, to meet you in Congress, to consult and have your advice upon this move, which we have understood that you have approved; we are now in possession of Ticonderoga and Crown Point. And this day, at five o’clock, our armed sloop and schooners arrived here and furnished us with intelligence, that about three hundred of the Regular forces were at St. John’s, fortifying and intrenching upon the Grants, near this place. We think it might be practicable, in case of emergency, to raise about five hundred men, in case (as they are poor) of encouragement. Colonel Allen has behaved, in this affair, very singularly remarkable for his courage, and must, in duty, recommend him to you and the whole Continent.

A number of gentlemen, among whom were Major Elmore, of Connecticut, and Colonel Easton, of Pittsfield, contributed, as a present, to a number of Indians of the Caughnawagas and Captain Ninham, of Stockbridge, largely, out of their own pockets, who ask no fee nor reward; It was given upon their assurance of friendship. The majority of us have seen the marks of his abuse that he had received at St. John’s from the Regulars; they assure us, (and we believe that the Indians will meddle in no way,) that they understand this affair to be a family dispute.

SAMUEL ELMER, President.

ELISHA HEWES TO MASSACHUSETTS CONGRESS.

Fort Pownall, June 10, 1775.

HONOURABLE SIR: I expect my letters, sent by Captain Buck, will reach you before Captain Lane, who will be impeded with his charge. I hope none will rob him of the honour he alone deserves (under the smile of Heaven) for the success he has met with in his tour up our river. I hope we shall have more of his company, if our troubles continue; you cannot send a man that can act more for the service and interest of the Country. I dare not ask a written answer to this, or mine by Buck, but a few words will be highly acceptable to, Sir, your very humble servant,

ELISHA HEWES.

To Joseph Warren, Esquire, President of the Provincial Congress.

COMMITTEE OF CONWAY TO NEW-HAMPSHIRE CONGRESS.

Conway, June 10, 1775.

SIR: Last Monday we had a Town-meeting; a copy of the same will be shown to you by Mr. Burbank, one of our Committee; and as he is not acquainted with any of the Congress, we have recommended him to you, and hope you will direct and assist him in the business he is sent upon. Sir, it is needless to mention any thing concerning our situation on the frontiers of this Province, for it is well known to you, and most part of those gentlemen appointed and chosen for the Congress. But although we are at such a distance from you, we are willing to do every thing in our power in support of the common cause; but, under our present situation, we are neither able to defend ourselves or assist you, if there should be occasion, for reasons which we shall mention. In the first place, there is a number of our men enlisted and gone into the service, we think about fourteen or fifteen, from this Town. The most part of those who are left have no provision to support themselves and families, but what they must bring from some seaport, and but very few have any money to purchase; and not more than half of the Town have got any arms, and those who have got arms have scarcely any ammunition. Therefore, as Mr. Burbank and myself are appointed to make application for arms and ammunition, we thought, as you were the one man, to make our first