Hond Sir, ー

When I wrote you last, I expected that Capt Coit would have Sailed Yesterday morning with Capt Manley [of the Lee], but the Wind coming a head has detaind him, he will however Sail the First Wind that he can get out of the Harbour. ー Capt Martindales Vessell will Sail as Soon as Possible, as he is fiting with all Speed, I Beg you would Send down 500 Pump Nails as Soon As possible as there is none to be had here. Capt Manleys Vessell is Compleatly Fitted. Since seing her I have been very happy, as I thought before that the Expence Capt Martindale was at would be disliked by the Genl I am Sr [&c.]

[Endorsed] The Gener[a]l desires Col. Mifflin will have the Nails [demanded] ready to be sent to Plymouth

H Gates