Phila Decemr 2d 1775.
Sir
The Ship Peggy being loaden and on her way down our River, under the Command of Charles Kirby whom I have desired to follow your Orders from time to time; You'll repair on board and proceed to Cadiz and dispose of your cargo to best advantage;2 you're to proceed from Cadiz to Dunkirk in france and lay out the Nett proceeds agreeable to the Memorandum you took from me.3 I wish you a Successful Voyage4 and am your real friend
Saml. Mifflin
1. PRO, Admiralty 1/309. Intercepted letter.
2. Davison had been released from command of the Pennsylvania row galley Warren on November 28, upon the request of Samuel Miffiin "to make a Voyage in his Ship in the Service of the Congress." Pennsylvania Colonial Records, X, 415.
3. "Memorandum for Samuel Davison From Samuel Miffien Esqr
1/3d of the Amot of Ship Peggy's Cargo in corse linens from 12d Sterling p yard to 2/p Yard.
1/3 In Sail Duck from No 1 to No 6.
1/6 In best Hyson Tea.
1/6 In best Bohea.
Youll be particular in the qualities of the above Goods."
PRO, Admiralty 1/309.
4. The Peggy was captured by H.M. Sloop Viper on December 9, 1775. See journal of the Viper, December 10, 1775.
