| Description | "The situation of affairs in this country is in the same inflamed manner it has been for some time past", the King's troops continue at Boston and the Provincials are strongly encamped near, it is expected they will keep on the defensive in hopes of some success attending the last petition to the King, is well acquainted with many of the provincial members of the Congress and has assisted in composing the petition and if commissioners are appointed to settle differences hopes to be of further service, asks that the enclosed may be forwarded to Grey Cooper |