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Governour Trumbull to Massachusetts Congress

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GOVERNOUR TRUMBULL TO MASSACHUSETTS CONGRESS.

Lebanon, June 8, 1775.

GENTLEMEN: Since my letter of the first instant, I have received three Resolves from the honourable Continental Congress; the copies enclosed will show you their ultimate determination touching the fortresses on Lake Champlain, agreeable to our desires, set right by taking the sloop at St˙ John' s.

I take encouragement that the Indians of the Six Nations will prove friendly, from the speeches and answers to and from the Magistrates, &c˙, of Albany and Schenectady, with the Indians at Guy Park, May 25, 1775; too long to copy at this time, received this day.

From Albany and places adjacent, six companies,

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consisting of fifty men each, and one of a hundred men, are gone and going to the above-mentioned fortresses.

The Albanians appear spirited in defence of our rights.

Enclosed letter from Colonel Arnold came enclosed to me, with desire to forward it to you.

I am, with truth and regard, gentlemen, your most obedient humble servant,

JONATHAN TRUMBULL.

To the Honourable Provincial Congress of Massachusetts-Bay.

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