This pr Capt Auldon [Jonathan Alden] 2 is to inform your Honor, of the safe arrival in this port, of the Brigantine Grogg, from Ireland, Leden with Beef, Butter, Potatoes, Herrings, & sundry other Articles, Taken by Capt Smedley, of the Brigtne Defence, belonging to the State of Connetticutt ー

The prize Master, has applyed to us as Continental Agents, for assistance, we have taken every necessary precaution, have put on board the Prize such persons as will infallibly prevent purloin;ing & pilfering, and are geting her in to the wharf where we shall very particularly attend to her, 'till your Honor shall please to give orders conc[e ]rning her.

As we have the Honor of acting as Continental Agents in this place, and also, of doing business for your Son the Commissry General this way, we shall be much obligd, if you'l permitt us to transact the business for this prize, ー which shall be done with Integrity and with strict regard to the Intrest of your State as well as of all concerned in her ー

The prize is very Leaky and some part of her Cargo is perishing. ー If it be absolutely necessary, we shall, after applying to the Judge of Admiralty for Leave, Take out such articles as must otherways be lost, and make sale of them ー Such as potatoes &c which we presume your Honor will not object to. ー

With Tenders of our best services att all times, we beg leave to Subscribe our selves Your Honors [&c.]