doi:10.7916/qm8j-bb86[Document, 1775 December 18]McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786correspondencetextUnited States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783Jay, John, 1745-1829They have succeeded in avoiding the disunion threatened by Governor Tryon's suggestion that the assembly be called. The Provincial Congress exhibits the parsimony of the colony, in that it is considering how to save money on its delegation to Congress. Appreciation of Congress at New England's assistance in quelling the Westchester insurrection. Need for coastal artillery. Intelligence received that a large task force has arrived at Martinico.