Committee of Safety Calls for the Occupation of Bunker Hill
Cambridge, June 15, 1775

Whereas, it appears of importance to the safety of this colony that possession of the hill called Bunker's Hill, in Charlestown, be securely kept and
defended; and also, some one hill or hills on Dorchester Neck be likewise secured; therefore, resolved, unanimously, that it be recommended to the council of war that the above mentioned Bunker's Hill be maintained by sufficient forces being posted there; and as the particular situation of Dorchester Neck is unknown to this committee, they advise that the council of war take and pursue such steps, respecting the same, as to them shall appear to be for the security of this colony.