Colonel John Fenton to the Provincial Congress of New-Hampshire

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Portsmouth, N˙H˙, May 23, 1775.

GENTLEMEN: I this moment received your letter of the twenty-third instant. I do assure you, gentlemen, I mentioned the matter respecting the Indians coming down on our frontiers, in my letter to the people of the County of Grafton, as a matter of opinion only, nor have I the least clue or circumstance to guide me in these sentiments but mere opinion.

I am, gentlemen, your most obedient and very humble servant,

JOHN FENTON.

P˙ S. I wrote that letter to the people of the County of Grafton out of absolute friendship and regard to the County.