Sir

I have received your favor of the 9^th. inst and congratulate you on the Success which has crowned your Gallantry and Address in the late Attack upon the Enemies Ships¹—altho circumstances have prevented you from reaping the full benefit of your Conquest, yet there is ample consolation in the degree of Glory, which you have acquired—You will be pleased to accept of my thanks for the good things which you were so polite as to send me, with my wishes that your suitable recompense may always attend your Bravery I am Sir &c.

as the Intrenching Tools are of great Value you will be so good as to reserve them, and take particular care of them—