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