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British war accounts, expenses, and figures. Included are the costs for a horse, medical bills, and boots from the shoe maker.

Requests delaying departure of the Arwin galley with stores for Canada until he can confirm it contains all intended cargo. Notes recent and upcoming convoys. Intends to visit the War Office in London and discuss stores in New York with the Navy board. "The Admiral informs me he knows not of any Convoy for Canada; has just received a Report from the Agent that Eleven of the Principal Rebel Prisoners made their Escape from Prison last Night." NB: The crew of the Massachusetts Privateer Brigantine Rising States were the first Americans imprisoned at Forton Prison in Portsmouth, England, following their capture on April 5, 1777, by the HMS Terrible. They attempted to escape five days after their arrival in mid-June.

Order to muster soldiers living on the west side of Salmon Brook to meet with arms and other equipment at the alarm post.

Accounts due to Reading for "necessitous Persons from Charlestown." Includes costs of wood, butter, potatoes, and other items.

Writes about the movements of Howe and Burgoyne. Notes news of the evacuation of Ticonderoga, expressing fear that Burgoyne's success will drive Howe to Virginia and allow Burgoyne to capture Albany. Mentions troubles of the campaign in the North thus far. Believes that the militia could repel Howe if he decided to make a move on Philadelphia.

Notes troop movements and the coming battle at Saratoga. Howe's fleet has kept them in "anxious suspense." Speculates that an English army has landed in Connecticut or gone up the North River to join Burgoyne, which must be Howe's intent. Until they defeat Washington's army, the capture of Philadelphia or any other place "will be but a small Step towards conquering America."

Notes suppression of a loyalist insurrection led by [Capt.] Man. Explains why he can't afford to spare troops from the Highlands.

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Muster Roll for the month of July for Capt. Burton and Col. Henry Shelburne.

Advertisement for sale of sloop Sally and her cargo, including the sale of slaves. Lists the prices for each item.