14th of October 1756.

Sir—

The House have prepared an Humble Address to his Majesty to thank him for the wise and Prudent care he has Shewn in the Measures taken for the Preservation of his American Subjects against the Incroachments of the French King. To Assure him of their Readiness to Hazard their lives and fortunes on the Defence of his Sacred Person and Illustrous House and Dominions, To Represent the Defenceless Condition of this Province and to request that he will be Graciously pleased to Order Artillery and Ordnance Stores for the Use of His Forts on the Sea Coast and Soldiers to Garrison the same; And have Resolved ^to use our best Endeavours^ to make such Provision for the Soldiers. His Majesty shall be pleased to Send as is Usualy made by the Neighbouring Provinces for Independant Companies, And desire that your Excelly. will be pleased to receive the Said Address and Cause it to be Transmitted and laid before His Majesty. 

Sam Swann Speaker

in Govr. Dobbs's Letter of Octr. 30th: 1756.