Of[f] Marblehead Harbour July 23d 1777
Sir
This may serve to Acquaint you of my safe arrival here after a Passage of forty four Days, by the Papers you will be inform'd what Cargo I have on board. The 12th Instant I spake the Schooner Marblehead from Bilboa for Boston who gave me the agreeable account of Capt Harridon's [Jonathan Haraden] safe arrival at Bilboa but with the loss of his Cannon and other stores which he was obliged to heave over to lighten his Vessel. I have brought four Passengers with me, One Count Polaski a Polish Nobleman 8c General recommended by the Honble Doctor Franklin.2 The bearer Mr Lambert will introduce the General to you. I have not seen an English Vessel since I left Nants. I wait your Honors orders how to proceed in the Interim. Am [&c.]
Jn° Fisk
1. Mass. Arch., vol. 152, 292.
2. Count Casimir Pulaski.
