| Description | Congress has taken the direction of the war upon itself, Washington and Lee have joined the Rebels near Boston, all supplies withheld from the British troops and friends of Government here, even fishing, the King's ships brought some relief, state of Fort William and Mary, arrival of troops from Ireland, disadvantageous situation of the King's troops in Boston, is glad of the assistance of Major Generals Howe, Clinton and Burgoyne, remarks on pamphlet published by the Continental Congress called "the declaration of the United Colonies", its contents replete with deceit and falsehood |