Sir

Your favour of the 27th came safe to hand at a time when we were all flush'd with the agreeable Accot of Capt Manly's having taken a prize of the utmost Consequence, which made us look over the Potatoes & turnips of Capt Adams, but now being a little cool, I assure you I do not think Adams bon fortune so despicable  tho' of little Value to us, it is depriving the Enemy of what to them, wou'd be of Consequence, as to the Prisoners I wish you had kept or discharged them as in future, you will please to let the Committee examine such as in these Circumstances may fall into your hands & they will Judge of the best Method of disposing of them ー the Money you advance must be a Charge against the Capture ー I doubt not of Captain Adams's frugality & Attention, you will therefore Supply him with what Necessarys he Calls for, you will please to dispose of the Cargo by the Rainbow,² & Lay up the Schooner until further Orders ー tho' if a reasonable price can be got for her, you may dispose of her, this is left to your better Judgment ー I have Supply Benja Chandler ten Dollars towards defreying their expence back, this must also become a Charge upon the Capture, I hope Adams will soon take such a prize as Manly has, I realy believe the Cargo Cou'd not Cost Short of £10,000 Sterlg ー to us it is invaluable ー Adieu my dear Sir, [&c.]