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Sir:—

The Congress having received intelligence from Virginia that

the fleet of the enemy were seen near the capes of the Chesapeak, on the 15th inst., and not knowing what may be their views upon the Southern coast, have come to the enclosed Resolve, earnestly recommending to you to have all the naval and military stores removed, with the utmost expedition, to places of greater security. I have the pleasure to congratulate you on the success of Gen'l. Stark, who commanded a party of two thousand mostly militia, in the Northern Department. For the particulars I beg leave to refer you to the enclosed printed account.

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