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New-York, April 14, 1776.
SIR: I have just received information that the Nautilus sloop-of-war is arrived here from Newport, said to be sent express from thence for the Asia, Phenix, and Savage, and that they are intended for New-London, in order to block up your squadron in that harbour. I thought it my duty to give you notice of this by express, that you might take your measures accordingly. The Phenix, ravage, and Nautilus, sailed this morning. The Asia still remains in the harbour.
I should be much obliged to you if you would forward the cannon and stores I left a list with you for, as soon as possible; and as the men-of-war are now out, I should be extremely glad if you would keep a good look-out, to see
I am, very respectfully, sir, your most obedient servant,
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
To Admiral Eseck Hopkins.
Letter from General Washington to Admiral Hopkins: The Phenix, Savage and Nautilus have sailed from New-York probably to blockade the Squadron at New-London
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that the coast is clear before any more of the Continental Troops embark from New-London.