Providence Feby 4th. 1777 —
Nathl Shaw, Junr Esqr Continentl agent at New London
Sir Captn Whipple late of the Columbus Sent for his money from New Hampshire and Boston, and has divided it out to his People — and as Mr Thomas Mumford has a power from Capt Hinman his Officers and People I think it will be best for the Service that you pay him the Captors part of what Capt Hinman's last Prize 2 came to (all except my part which is one twentieth) — and his Receipt will be your discharge for the Same. I am [&c.]
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1. Hopkins Letter Book, RIHS.
2. Prize of the Continental brig Cabot.
