H[enr]y Quincy autograph letter signed to John Sprague, April 22, 1775; Boston, [Province of Massachusetts Bay]. Handed to Benjamin Church to be delivered to its recipient, but instead turned over to Thomas Gage by Dr. Church. 

From the Thomas Gage Papers, American Series.

Boston April 22 1775

12 Clock Saturday Night

Dear Sir / I have the Pleasure to Inform y^e. this Morning / y^r. Son Doct^r. John Sprague Arrived here ^{^in Health} he Came Passenger in Cap^t. Calla^han / in 30 Days Passage, got up by Watter from Salem last night, & lodg’d / on Board the Empress Rushia a Transport Ship from whence he got / on shore this Morning & being here with the Whole of us Under the Care / & protection of the General its Uncertain When he will See y^e. or his / family D^r. Church Arrived here this PM. from Concord on Business / with the General is Allowed in the Morning to Return & Improve / the App^o. to Advise y^o. of the above, & Cover a Letter for Coz Quincy / from her Husband, who left London in Cap^t. Lyde 45 days ago / & may be Hourly Expected –

Y^r. Tennants have Applied to me to Hire y^r. Barn f[or] / to Keep two Horses, & As there is a Regiment of Draggons Dayley / look for & Will probably Demand Every Stable thats not Improved / I have Consented to Hire y^r. Barn & Tell them What Hay is there / that y^o. may be Advantage’d by it Rather then let the Hay be Consum^d / without Pay I hope it WIll Meet y^r. Approbation

The Occurences here Are so Many, & the Uncertaintey of this Reachin^g / y^r. Hands I must be Excused from Adding those Contents, we have no / Business done here only in the Millitary Operations we are / all very Peacable & Meet with no Molestation how long it will / Remain so God Knows – I Wish my self in y^r Chimney Corner / My best Wishes Attend y^o. & family & With Regards I remain Sir

Y^r Sincere friend & ser^t / H^y Quincy