Honble sirs

Mr [Edward] Southouse who was some time since taken On Board the Mellish with his family, by the Alfred, had by the Indulgence of his Honr Judge [Nathan] Cushing all his Effects Restored to him which Consisted of house Furniture & his Equipage, When he went hence for hallifax left part of his Goods at Bedford, which are since sent to me, they are pack'd in a Tierce & two Cases. he desired me to forward them to Mr Newton Collector at hallifax. I pray the honble Board will Direct the Commissary [of Prisoners] to suffer me to ship the above mentioned packages onboard the flag now bound there I have the honour to be with due Respect [&c.]

Boston. 22nd Sepr 1777 —