Hond Sir

I received your favor p Mr [Thomas] Loomiss, and by him send half the piece Goods taken in the Brig Honor, agreeable to the Accots handed me by the Lieuts of the Oliver Cromwell The Shoes (only 132 pair) were divided amongst the Ships Crew and charg'd to them by Capt Harding — I mention half the Goods with 34 ½ lb Singlo Tea as being the States proportion, the Officers (during Capt Hardings absence) not chuseing to part with the remainder, as the Agent for the Officers, and People would choose to retain their part in his own hand until such time as cou'd adjust the affairs with you.

The Painters Colours were dispos'd off sometime since — I have inclos'd the Invoice of the Goods, and doubt not Capt Harding has rectified Mr Woodworths² mistake, of their being several Chests of Tea, and 1000 pair of Mens' Shoes — att bottom is memo of the Goods which I doubt not will turn out agreeable — except ½ piece Calicoe which shall be paid for at any price — I took the Liberty as Mrs Eliot was much in want. — I remain [&c.]

PS: The 43 lb Short in Tea was Expended on board the Cromwell.