Sir —

I have a number of Prisoners who are desirous of getting onboard his Majestys Fleet — If you think proper to Exchange them for American Prisoners, or . Officers belonging to the American States, (Officer for Officer & Man for Man) and will please to Signify the Same, I will Send them to you as soon as may be in a Flag — I am Sir [&c.]

To Sir Peter Parker
Commr in Chief of his Brittanick Majestys
Ships of Warr — at Newport —