Falmouth Committee to Committee of Safety

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Falmouth, June 14, 1775.

HONOURED SIR: These wait on you by Colonel Phiney, who informs us he has ordered the men lately enlisted in this County, to guard the sea-coasts and islands within said County, to secure the cattle and sheep from the ravages of cruisers from the Navy; but as no provision is made for their sustenance, it cannot be expected they can continue to do duty without. We refer you to Colonel Phiney for particulars. Four Indian chiefs arrived here this day, with Captain Lane, from the Penobscot tribe. We hope their expectations will be answered, which will lay a foundation for the securing to our interest the whole tribe. We are, honoured Sir, your, most obedient humble servants,

JEDEDIAH PREBLE,
ENOCH FREEMAN.

Hon˙ Joseph Warren, Esq˙, to be communicated.