Gentn —

I have now confin'd in Goal, one Richd Weaver late a sailor on board the George Schooner who enter'd on board the Raleigh but now says he is only willing to fight for King George & would not fight for the Americans; — with many other threats against the ship & desired I would send him to Goal. I did so; but he has since relented and made many protestations against his former crimes & desires to be released & receive any punishment I may think fit to inflict; but I cannot accept any such submission, but think to punish him by sending him back to Lord Howe, which he looks upon as the greatest evil that can befal him.

I have some others on board, and therefore an example must,be made to prevent the like consequences.

I must beg the favour you will order he may be sent off whenever an opportunity offers; he may serve in exchange for a better man. Your [&c.]