Cerberus, Boston 8th Decr 1775
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Sir, Inclosed is the Carpenters Report of the State of the Hull, Mast and Yards of the Brig Washington.
The Cannon and Carriages totally Unserviceable, The Small Arms many of them broke, and all out of repair
And we are of Opinion that she is unfit for War. Given under our hands on board the said Brig at Boston 8th Decr 1775
John Symons J. Robinson John Linzee