Letter from the Committee of Correspondence of Boston

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Yesterday it appeared that Joseph Scott, Esquire, had sold to the army a number of cannon, some cohorns, shells, chain, and other shot. Upon the matter being discovered, and Mr˙ Scott' s being acquainted with the resentments of the people, he forbade the party who were sent for them to take them away; they nevertheless proceeded and carried them on board their ships. This created much disturbance, and a guard was offered to Mr˙ Scott by the General; but Mr˙ Scott was informed that no military guard could save him, and would but stimulate the people to acts of greater violence. Many gentlemen, who foresaw what must have ensued, endeavoured to dissuade the people from attacking the house; and, finally, some persons engaged, that if no guard was set to the house they would do all in their power to disperse the people. This was complied with, and the exertions of the gentlemen of the town proved effectual, some dirt and filth thrown upon his warehouse being all the injury he sustained. We have given an account of this affair because we expect some untrue representation will be made, perhaps much to the disadvantage of the town.