. . . I could wish that Our State would see it Their Interest to fit out one or two State Brigs. — The Expence might most probably be doubly paid to Them in One Cruize. I cannot think The Hazard of Loosing Them ought to discourage the Attempt. — if They could be got out of the River when fitted. - Might They not be ventured out only in a set of Ballast with a few Hands and sent round to Bedford and fitted out from thence? — I venture Sir at Suggestions from an Attachment· to the Honor, Interest & Happiness of the State. — Should They not meet with Approbation I know Their Candour will excuse . . .