Congress considering Gates' letter of March 15. Jay not authorized to say anything of the intention of Congress relative to the proposed fortification at Boston. The Council has received copies of resolutions passed by the Congress on the subject of the bread shortage in the Boston area and the rest of Massachusetts Bay. Sends another copy of the pardon of John Brown the first copy of which did not reach Gates.
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United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
