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Hond Sir

I have the pleasure of inclosing a Copy of Captain Hardings letter, of 8th July, by the Prize Brig Honor — which is safe arriv'd at Bedford in Dartmouth — The Papers relating to her, I suppose, are in Dartmouth, her loading I hear consists of Beef, Pork, bread, butter, and Cheese — a very valuable Prize. — As these articles are wanted for your Army, and as it is much easier to convey them to New London from Dartmouth, I shall tarry in Boston untill I have your Excellencys perticular orders about them — I dispatch'd my Brother, to take care of her, and to prevent any Embezlement the same attention will be paid as if I was on the Spot — I must request my directions as early as possible, and Should think it more for the Interest of the Captors, and Owners to have her dispos'd of as soon as convenient. . . .