Letter from the President of Congress to Lord Stirling

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Philadelphia, March 15, 1776.

MY LORD: I had the honour of writing to you this morning. Since the express set off, I have received your letter of the 14th, which was immediately communicated to Congress. In consequence of which, I have it in command to direct you to send forward the powder destined for Cambridge, unless you have received express advice from General Washington that the enemy' s fleet and army have quitted Boston, and sailed out of that harbour.

The five tons of powder which I mentioned in my letter of this morning, to be intended for the troops under your command, will be sent forward with all possible despatch.

I have the honour to be, my Lord, your Lordship' s obedient humble servant,

JOHN HANCOCK, President.

To Lord Stirling, at New- York.