My Dear Sir

Inclosed are Copys of a Letter from the President of Congress of the 27^th. Ult^o. and of a resolve of Congress of the 25^th. of the same month¹ just now received which I forward to you by this Conveyance that no delay may take place. You will please in consequence of them Immediatly to Consult with the Council of War² and General Sullivan³ on the Subject of them and if they Judge the Measure Expedient take measures and give directions for carrying the same into Execution. I presume if they approve the Measure as I suppose they will it will be thought advisable to build the Gallies as I immagine no Suitable Vessells are to be obtained there. however that will be better known after you have advised with them. I dare say your own good Judgment will direct you to Execute this order with Spirit and dispatch and of your own prudence to take the Advice of Council and General Sullivan be it what it may in writing under their hands. We have no news. Cap^t. Hopkins⁴ set out for Providence this morning and will give you the State of the Ships here.⁵ I have a hard Task alone here with so much business on hand. I wish to see you here as soon as possible
and am Your Friend and hum^ble Serv^t