Gentlemen,

The Bearer hereof Capt Robert Craig an Inhabitant of this County, has now a Brigantine well fitted lying in Sassafras River. and is very desirous of being employed by the Publick for the purpose of importing Arms and Ammunition. he is a person of property and by his Conduct appears to be well attached to the American Cause, from his long experience at Sea is well acquainted with foreign Ports, we therefore think him a proper person to be employed, and as such beg leave to recommend him to you, We are [&c.]