Cambridge Decr 4 1775
Sir
I am commanded by his Excellency to Inform you that he does not consider the sloop at Cape Anne sent in by Captn Broughton, to be a prize & that he does not wish to have any thing to do with her. There should always be great care taken, that cargoes brought in, should not be injured or Embezzled ー It appears that the Vessel belongs to Genl [Nathanael] Greene & he will dispose of her as he shall think proper.2 I am, Sir [&c.]
R H H
Wm Bartlett Esq Beverly
1. Washington Papers, LC.
2. The sloop Speedwell, Corey, master, taken by Broughton and Selman November 13, 1775.
