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return enclosed. Reduced to fresh1 provisions, poor in quality and extremely difficult to get. Muster rolls which were sent, possibly not very satisfactory; wishes more definite instructions on the subject. He sent another set of Capt. Williams' compy. at latter's request, who wishes others to be returned. Begs time to consider question of prices (which are extravagant) and regulation of trade. Shall take care that no traders are suffered here without license. Vane and Hutchisson's account of garrison expenses enclosed. Vetch best judge of these as he was governor then. Since last despatch, sloop has arrived from Minas with wheat and pease for the garrison.
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Tho Caulfeild.2
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Ap. 20.
Boston
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General Nicholson having thought it advisable part of the remainder of the stores should be issued, Nettmaker has shipped some on the sloop, " Sea-flower," Simon Slocombe master, taken receipts and hopes packages wìll correspond with invoice. Sends also two receipts to be kept as vouchers at Annapolis until Nettmaker arrives. His Excellency intends to send by next opportunity a quantity of linen and shoes to complete the issue of clothing. No room for it in this vessel.
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Jno. Nettmaker.
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Ap. 22.
Boston
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Wrote per Alden on the 6th inst. Encloses (1) bill of lading for 3 hhds. molasses and 44 bbls. pork and beef, bought by Commissioner Belcher, (2) his account for same, (3) two copies of his estimates for the provisions, etc., (4) bill of lading for 13 puncheons pork, bot. of Jno. Borland, (5) his acct, for the same. Provisions must be carefully surveyed both as to quantity and quality by Capoon and Hutchisson, in preference to an officer from each detachment, (6) Sir Chas. Hobby's
1. Word uncertain-may be "fish."
2. Uncertain-may be "Caulfeild" or "Caulfelld."
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