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Lebanon, March 35, 1776.
GENTLEMEN: Two accounts of loss by hostilities committed by the Ministerial Navy, which came to hand since my last, are enclosed. I do most sincerely congratulate you on General Washington success, and on the shameful retreat of our enemies from Boston, which demand our humble admiration and praise of the Supreme Director of all events, for his marvellous interposition for our help. Tyranny and
I am, with great esteem and regard, gentlemen, your most obedient humble servant,
JONATHAN TRUMBULL.
To the Hon˙ John Adams and George Wythe, Esquires.
Letter from Governour Trumbull to a Committee of Congress
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oppression have a natural tendency to move the Colonists to a separation from Great Britain, Nothing else could induce them to an event so distant from their thoughts or designs. Burning and destroying, our towns, robbing our property, trampling on and profaning places dedicated to divine worship and service, and cruel treatment of the persons so unhappy as to fall into their hands, are injuries of the first magnitude. The prisoners in our custody meet generous entertainment. Is it not time the law of retaliation should take place? Every subtile art, as well as arms, are used against us. May God prevent their operations, and turn their counsels to foolishness; preserve and increase the onion of his American people; grant them wisdom, and guide their publick councils.