Sir
This morning Capt Coit, after a C[r]uise of 36 hours brought into this port the Scooner Industry Charles Coffin Master & the Sloop Polly Sibeline White Master, both from Nova Scotia bound to Boston with provisions for the garison there, Manifests of both Cargos are enclosed2 ー I have Landed the cattle & put them to pasture the other articles I shall store immediately, and wait your Excellency's orders, ー
Capt Coit finds his main mast too weak, is now getting in a new one & will sail again tomorrow, ー Capt Manly saild 6 hours before Capt Coit since which we have heard nothing about him ー
The Prisoners will be sent forward tomorrow under guard, agreeable to your Excellency's Enstructions to Capt Coit. ー I shall do all in my power to expedite Capt Martindal, & hope that, if the weather favours he will be ready in a few days ー I am your Excellencys [&c.]
