Copy of intelligence from Rhode Island, reporting the likely departure from the Island of enemy forces and their possible removal to the Delaware or Virginia and suggesting that the British fleet should consequently quickly blockade the harbour mouth to prevent the movement of supplies, etc..
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and the Two forty Gun Frigates from Boston Sailed for Newport Harbour on Monday-- The Bearer whose fidelity may be depended on can at any time convey your Commands, but Let it be done in the manner of Querries--And what further information I pick up shall at the same time be conveyed Intelligence from Rhode Island No. 7
