Roebuck at Virginia the 10th Feby 1776
Sir
Having received the enclosed Copy of a letter from Vice Admiral Graves containing some intelligence, I have thought it necessary to acquaint you therewith:
If you should be able to procure any Pilots for the River Delawar I should be glad you would send them to me here. I am [&c.]
A S Hamond
Captain Parry of His Majesty's Sloop the Cruizer North Carolina
1. Hamond Letter Book, 1771-1777, UVL.
