Stephen Moylan to the Committee of Newburyport

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Cambridge, November 10, 1775.

SIR: It has been represented to his Excellency General Washington, that the Indians at and about Penobscot are in great want of powder; and that, if they cannot be supplied by us with some, they will make application to the enemy, who, no doubt, would gladly embrace such an opportunity of making them their friends. I have, it, therefore, in command from his Excellency, to request the favour of the Committee of Safety of Newbury, to give, for the use of those Indians, two barrels out of their stock, which his Excellency will replace, if it is not done by the legislative body of this Province.

Captain Jedediah Preble, who is come down on this errand, will receive the powder, and has directions not to apply it to any but the use intended. Your compliance with this request will be gratefully acknowledged by his Excellency.

I am, Sir, your most obedient humble servant,

STEPHEN MOYLAN.

H, Wentworth, Esq˙, Chairman, &c.