[NewYork] July 18th 1777
My Lord
The Purser of his Majesty's Ship Isis under my Command having reprsented to me by Letter of this Days date, that there is a Quantity of Pork on board the said Ship rotten, Stinking & not fit for men to eat, & desireing a Survey on the same, I am to request that you will be pleased to Order a Survey accordingly — I have The Honour to be [&c.]
W Cornwallis
1. William Cornwallis Papers, Letter Book (December 23, 1776-July 2, 1778), NYHS.
