In Fulham some Persons subjects of New York, have lately had their property taken from them by direction of the Vermont Officers & have acquiesced in it rather than to contend; One other was also threatened with the like usage, but since our retaking the Cattle in Putney they have been quiet about it.

In Guilford a sum of money was assessed upon those who were supposed to have done least inthe War. The Persons who were to colleet it were upon a Trial frightened from it by those who oppose Vermont. In Westminster & Rockingham they

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have drafted some Yorkers. I fear it will not end without a disturbance, as in those Towns the Parties are nearly equal.

Col. Fletcher who commands the new State Men in-this Reg. hearing that men were raising to prevent selling the Cattle of Messrs. Clay & Wilson, went over to their Council at Arlington whether for men or advice I cannot learn. But as Coll. Allen has repeatedly threatened us with his Green Mountain Boys, and some of that Party about here give out that this is only the beginning of the matter; and as they appear resolute to enforce submission to their Authority, many are fearful that what they have already done has been in pursuance of a general Plan for subduing all those who are in Allegiance to New York.

In this Distracted situation I would request your Excellency's particular direction how far for the future to proceed in the defence of the Persons & Property of those under my Command and what steps to take if the Vermonters should attempt by force of Arms to seize the Persons or Property of such™as do not acknowledge their authority.