They will not I imagine remain much longer 'content with mere Promises, and I daily expect that I shall be obliged to order out a force in their Defence. The wisdom of Congress will readily suggest to them what will be the Consequence of submitting the Controversy, especially at this Juncture to the Decision of the sword. It will not however, I trust be imputed to this state that we have precipitately. had recourse to coercive:

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measures. We have anxiously expected the sentiments of Congress upon this'important Business and it was our earnest wish, that in the mean time the Inhabitants on the Grants who deny the authority of this State would by a proper Conduct on their part have prevented the necessity of Force; but Justice, the faith of Government and the Peace and Safety of society will not permit us to continue longer passive spectators of the violences committed upon our fellow citizens.

am &c. &e, His Excellency Gro. Ciinron.

John Jay Esqt. Presidt &c. Sah Ri ae Seri en iat

SAMUEL MINOTT ESQ. TO GOV. CLINTON.

Brattleborough May 25 1779.

Sir The Committee of this County who are now met for the purpose of opposing the Authority of the State of Vermont take this opportunity to inform your Excellency by Express, That Col. Ethan Alline with a number of Green Mountain Boys made his appearance in this County yesterday well armed and equipt for the purpose of reducing the loyal Inhabitants of this County to submission to the authority of the State of Vermont and made Prisoners of Col. Patterson Lieut. Col. Sergeant & all the 'Militia Officers except one in Brattleborough with Mr. Townsend and a number of other Persons. They have also taken the Militia Officers in Putney & Westminster with others the number of Prisoners we cannot ascertain.