Sir

There is wanted immediately for the use of the Continental Yard at Gospoit 2 Hausers, Cable laid of 56 Inches, one of which to be fine Yarns, as it will be for heavey purchases, also a Coil of 2½ and one of 3 Inch Rope for Tackel falls, the Above as soon as ready, should be glad to have sent down to the Yard (if any opportunity offers) directed to Captn [Paul] Loyall Continental Marine Agent there,

There is likewise wanted for the Colony Yard in Chickahominie River 2 five Inch Hausers, a Coil of 3 Inch & a Coil of 2½ Inch Rope for the like purposes as above, and as soon as ready by a Line dirrected to the Navy Board, shall send for them. You'll please let there be 2 Coils of Spun Yarn, one for each of the Above Yards. &am [&c.]