Navy Board Eastern Department Boston June 19th 1778
Dear Sir
the bearer Mr. John Kerr1 returns to N. London in order to recruit men for Service of the Navy if he Stands in Need of money for that purpose and Calls on you, Pleas to Suply him with Such Sums as he may want taking rects. &c Charge the Same to this Board, which Shall be accounted for with your Brother N. Shaw Junr. Esqr. in his now Cash accot.. We are Sir your Humbl Servts.
In behalf of the Board John Deshon
L, CtNLHi, Nathaniel and Thomas Shaw Letters and Papers, Portfolio 21.
1. Lt. John Kerr, Continental Navy.