Colonel Henshaw to Colonel Benedict Arnold

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Hartford, May 31, 1775

SIR: By Captain Brown I would advise you of my consulting the General Assembly of this Colony respecting the fortress at Ticonderoga. They have ordered Colonel Hinman to take the command there with one thousand men, and four Companies raising at Albany, artificers, &c˙, to repair and defend that post. It is expected you will continue with Colonel Allen, and put the place in the best posture of defence you are able, and guard against any surprise from the enemy till the succours arrive, and you receive further directions from the Congress. I should have proceeded from hence to Ticonderoga, but some events taking place since my departure from the Congress, makes it necessary for me to repair immediately thiher.

I am, Sir, your most humble servant,

JOSEPH HENSHAW.