Letter from Colonel Reed to the Committee of Salem and Gloucester. The disposal of the prize taken has been referred to the Assembly, the General now proposes to equip Vessels as Ships of War, and immediately to send them on a cruise. [1775-10-04] Reed, Joseph, Colonel. [S4-V3-p0947] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Colonel Joseph Reed to the Committees of Salem and Gloucester

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COLONEL JOSEPH REED TO THE COMMITTEES OF SALEM AND GLOUCESTER.

Camp at Cambridge, October 4, 1775.

GENTLEMEN: I am directed by his Excellency General Washington, to inform you that he has referred the disposal of the cargo of the vessel lately taken within your District,

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to the General Court of this Colony, to whom he has also recommended the brave captors for a suitable compensation. He now proposes to equip the vessels as ships of war, and immediately to send them on a cruise; or, if these vessels are not fit for the service, to exchange them for others, for which purpose he has despatched Colonel Glover; and as it will not only be a protection for the coast, but probably greatly distress the enemy, his Excellency requests your kind assistance to Colonel Glover in managing this business.

I am, by his Excellency' s orders, most respectfully, Gentlemen, your obedient humble servant,

J. REED.

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