ported. Lord Dunmore's decision to embark. Has received a letter from North Carolina of 1st June describing the temper of the people there and the willingness of Highlanders to take up arms for the Government. Gunpowder has been shipped from St. Eustatius for America, and the island is full of British manufactures for the American merchants.

Autograph letter signed. 3 quarto pages.

Endorsed:-La Townshend 21 July, 1775, respecting the Transportation of some Artillery.

WILLING MORRIS & Co. to MESSRS. HEYETT AND BARCLAY.

1775, July 21. Philadelphia.-Are restrained by Act of Parliament from shipping their grain to any foreign country and on the 10th September their exports are to cease by vcte of Congress. If English crops are short the people there may feel the want of it and ardently wish for a reconciliation.

Extract. Intercepted. folio page.

1775, July 21.-Letter not signed, apparently to Lord Dartmouth. Proposes measures for the pacification of America and its restoration to order and obedience. An offer of accommodation after victory will come with greater weight and credit from the administration. Conveys his scheme to his Lordship previous to making it public and if objections are raised to its publication, such will be attended to if sent to the author by letter to G. L. at Stuart's Coffee house, New Bond Street. 4 folio pages.

Endorsed:-Plan of Accommodation. Anonymous.

[COLONEL CHRISTIE] to LORD DARTMOUTH.

1775, July 22.-Reasons for taking immediate possession of New York:

1. "Because the province in General is well affected, & great numbers of real Friends to His Majesty in the Town of New York who wish to promote the Public Tranquility, but are intimidated by a licentions Mob, as well as from the want of Troops under proper Orders, to afford them protection. Therefore it would now require about 2000 Men to recover and take possession of the place, and this force assisted by a determin'd Declaration made to the Town, that Hostilities, and a bombardment should ensue, in case of Insult or Resistance. The Landing to be effected in the North River, a little above the Town, where the Ground commands it, under the protection of a couple of Frigates, & as many Bomb Vessels, in which case there would be no opposition."

2. Because the place in question is strong from its natural situation (this is enlarged upon) and a frigate or small armed vessel if necessary could keep all this rich and extensive country in good order, and the whole easily defended; also, the "po-sessing New York will be establishing a Centrical and Winter Port for Vessels with Warlike or other Stores as may be found expedient to send from Englan."

3. Because opportunity would be given to recover the arms and stores of the King's which were violently seized, and the nations would be happy for the pretence to join and drive off the people who came from the neighbouring provinces of Connecticut at the instigation of certain turbulent and factious spirits in the province of New York.

4. "Because It is of the last Importance in all Countrys under the Calamity of a Civil War, to endeavour, if practicable, to form Provincial Battalions, or a Force raised from among themselves," &c.

5. Because the seeds of Disaffection & Rebellion were 1st sown in the town of New York the country being pretty free from it & depend[ing] so much upon the exportation of their grain "It may almost

be presumed, that the Skochry people, a numerous race or Industrious & Obedient Germans settled upon a Creek or River of that name, branching from the Mohock River above Schenectady, would take Arms to a man, for the King, upon the least Encouragement, as well as those Inhabitants of the Mohock River, all whom are extremely Robust, & esteemed the best Militia (Canadians excepted) in N. America."

6. Because of many German and Scotch wandering in New York waiting to settle there.

7. Query. Whether some one should not be sent over to receive and report complaints from inhabitants.

8. The possession of it is necessary to open communication with Boston.

9. Shows its necessity for the sake of other provinces in their fishery

and trade.

Not signed, but in the same hand as the body of Colonel Christie's letter of 31 July. 23 large folio pages.

Endorsed:-Col. Christie 22 July, 1775. immediate Possession of N. York.

Reasons for taking

MARIA ELIZA KENWARD to [LORD DARTMOUTH].

1775, July 22. Saint Augustine.-Applies for assistance on behalf of her husband, storekeeper to the Ordnance of St. Augustine, who is ill through the intense heat of the climate here, and his affairs are so intricate that they do not allow of his leaving East Florida. Encloses copy of a letter written by Governor Tonyn on his behalf.

Autograph letter signed. 2 folio pages.

Endorsed :-Mrs Kenward St Augustine 1775.

Enclosure:

GOVERNOR PATRICK TONYN to SIR GREGORY PAGE, Baronet.
1775, April 23.-Reminding him of his duty as a wealthy relation
to render assistance to Mr Kenward in this his time of need and
whose character and reputation are warmly referred to.
Copy in Mrs Kenward's hand. 2 folio pages.

JOHN] A[DAMS] to MRS. ABIGAIL ADAMS, Braintree.

1775, July 24. Philadelphia.-To the care of Colonel Warren, favoured by Mr. Hitchborne. The postscript of this letter is:-" I wish I had given you a complete history, from the beginning to the end of the journey, of the behaviour of my compatriots. No mortal tale could equal it. I will tell you in future, but you shall keep it a secret-the

fidgets, the whims, the caprice, the vanity, the superstition, the irritability of some of us is

Copy. Intercepted. 1 folio pages.

Endorsed :-Copy of a Letter from J. A. [John Adams] to Mrs Abigail Adams. Philadelphia, 24th July, 1775.

"This

[JOHN ADAMS] to the HONOURABLE JAMES WARREN. 1775, July 24. Philadelphia.-Favoured by Mr. Hitchborne. letter was anonymous but written in the same hand as that to Abigail Adams."

Copy. Intercepted. 2 folio pages.

Endorsed:-Copy of a Letter from

James Warren Esqr at Watertown.
1775.

to the Honble Philadelphia, 24th July,

Note. These two letters and that of Harrison of the 21st were published in various American newspapers. They are reprinted by Peter Force in his American Archives, Fourth Series, Vol. II., columns 1717 and 1697.

LIEUTENANT GENERAL THOMAS GAGE to LORD DARTMOUTH.

1775, July 24. Boston.-No. 35. Has received from his Lordship extracts of his correspondence with Governor Martin respecting supplies. Had already sent ammunition which it appears has never reached him, nor has the letter which accompanied it. Transmits address to the King from the Council of Massachusetts, also list of the members; notwithstanding insult and oppression they have remained loyal to Government. Informs of the death of Eliakim Hutchinson, Judge of the Inferior Court, and of Mr. Cotton, Deputy Marshal.

Copy. 2 folio pages. [The originals of this and the two following letters from General Gage are in the Public Record Office, series America and West Indies, Vol. 130, fos. 435, 455 and 467.]

Endorsed:-Copy of Letter from Hon. Lieut Gen1 Gage, to the Earl of Dartmouth, dated Boston 24th July 1775.

LIEUTENANT GENERAL THOMAS GAGE to LORD DARTMOUTH.

1775, July 24. Boston.-Private. Lieutenant Colonel McLean is collecting a number of Highlanders from different provinces to form his corps. Observations on the corps of Lieutenant Colonel Gorham and Brigadier Ruggles. Difficulties of the King's friends owing to the want of cash and pre visions, as the officer's bills are rejected and rebel privateers intercept their supplies. Proposes measures to suppress the rebellion. Lieutenant Colonel James delivers this dispatch with a drawing of this town and position of the two armies. Transmits copies of letters passed between Burgoyne and Lee which have been printed to reveal the true state of affairs to those who are being blinded by the leaders of the rebellion.

Copy. 33 folio pages.

Endorsed:-Copy of a Letter from Honble Lt Gen Gage to the Earl of Dartmouth dated Boston 24th July 1775. Private.

LIEUTENANT-GENERAL THOMAS GAGE to LORD DARTMOUTH.

1775, July 24. Boston.--Separate. Congress has taken the direction of the war upon itself. Washington and Lee have joined the Rebels near Boston. All supplies withheld from the British troops and friends of Government here, even fishing. The King's ships brought some relief. State of Fort William and Mary. Arrival of troops from Ireland. Disadvantageous situation of the King's troops in Boston. Is glad of the assistance of Major Generals Howe, Clinton and Burgoyne. Remarks on pamphlet published by the Continental Congress called "The Declaration of the United Colonies." Its contents replete with deceit and falsehood.

Copy. 3 folio pages.

Endorsed:-Copy of a Letter from the Honble Lieut Gen1 Gage to the Earl of Dartmouth dated Boston 24th of July 1775. (Separate) R/4th Sept by Col. James.

MAJOR-GENERAL JOHN BURGOYNE to LORD DARTMOUTH. 1775, July 26. Boston.-Private affairs of consequence require his presence in England. Feels himself a mere military cipher in his present post, and pleads, upon the most zealous motives, for some more active part in this great service. Submits a plan* to visit in the course of the autumn the different colonies and obtain their sentiments relative to an accommodation. Since he formed the plan a circumstance has happened which makes him think no admittance would be granted to him. "Mr Lee late a half pay major in the King's service, & whose character I am persuaded is well known to your Lordship, lived with me formerly upon the footing of friendship. This gentleman your Lordship will have heard has accepted from the general Congress a commission of Major General in what is called the army of the united provinces, and he is now acting in that capacity under General Washington the commander-in-chief. A few days after his arrival at the neighbouring Camp I received two letters from him one dated Philadelphia June 7th for the delay of which he blames the person charged to convey it; the other dated July 5th the day on which it came to my hands.

It was my intention to transmit to your Lordship extracts of these letters stript of all stuff which is calculated merely for the meridien of New England. But finding since that the first letter was printed & reprinted in all the American papers, & concluding that by the same pains to circulate it, it will appear in the English ones, I give you a copy entire, together with my answer which at the request of Mr Gage & the army has been printed likewise, tho', for my own sake I would rather have avoided that measure." His ultimate view was to try Lee in a private conference but the Provincial Congress forbade Lee meeting him Thus his scheme for the autumn fails. Presses his entreaties to return to England

Autograph letter signed. 8 quarto pages.
Endorsed on wrapper :-Gen Burgoyne.

Enclosures:-

1:75. June 7. Philadelphia.-Printed pamphlet entitled "A Letter from General Lee, to General Burgoyne, printed from

This plan is fully given in his letter to Lord North of 14 June-see the Marquis of Abergavenny's MSS. (52), Tenth Report, Appendix Part VI.

y 82149.

Y

Enclosures-cont.

the New York Gazetteer of July 6 to which is added, General Burgoyne's Answer, and A Copy of a Letter from General Lee, declining an Interview proposed by General Burgoyne. Boston; Printed and Sold at Draper's Printing-Office, in Newbury Street MDCCLXXV."

18 octavo pages.

1775, July 5. Cambridge.-Extract of a letter from General Lee to General Burgoyne, not printed. Regrets that Carleton is persuading the Indians to fight against the Colonies. States what he considers will be the consequences of such an action, especially in the event of commercial advantages being offered to France and Spain, who would accept them. Auvises him to

take measures according to this information.

1 quarto pages.

Copy of the above letter with the second enclosure.

Endorsed :-Genl Burgoyne Boston, 26 July 1776 (sic) containing Hiuts relative to Lee's Information & Conduct, and desiring leave to return for the Winter.

G. COLMAN to GENERAL LEE.

1775, July 26. London.-Has duly honoured Lee's bills, but as the bonds are still in his (Lee's) hands will be glad of a line acknowledging that they are fully discharged. Commends Garton as an agent. Laments the daily news from America and hopes he will not take an active part in the rebellion.

Copy. Intercepted. 1 folio page.

Endorsed :-London, July 26, 1775. Copy of a Letter from G. Colman, to General Lee.

JONATHAN GARTON to GENERAL CHARLES LEE.

1775, July 27. London.-Hopes soon to be able to sell the annuity. Mr Atkinson has promised to grant the money if General Lee will draw upon him [Garton] for £3,000. Promises to honour all other bills drawn upon him.

Copy of another letter to General Lee follows, from John Evans, dated Great Russel Street 2 August, to the effect that he has accepted two bills of exchange drawn by General Lee on Mr Garton in favour of Willing Morris and Company for £200 and £390 which when due are payable at Mess's Drummonds.

Copy. Intercepted. 1 folio page.

Endorsed:-London, July 27, 1775. Copy of a Letter from J. Garton -& London August 2, 1775. Copy of a Letter from J. Evans to General Charles Lee.

GEORGIA.

1775, July 27.

Savannah.-Printed extract from the Minutes of the Council of Safety Georgia. Eight resolutions as to regulations of