Hampton Feby 13th 1777
Sir
I have directed the Bearer to Call on you for Some Cordage Which I am in great want of for the use of the Boat Liberty. I cant doe without it as we are obliged to Cruse Constantly on acc[oun]t of the number of men of war we have here. I am Sir [&c.]
Ja Barron
1. Public Rope Walk Papers, 1777, VSL.