Dear Sir

I yesterday received yours of the 21st¹ with regard to the Cannon. it will be some time before we shall want them, and perhaps the General² will have no Occasion for them then. I dont observe by the Resolve that Gen^l. Sullivan has given his Opinion of this Matter,³ but I suppose that has been done. With regards to the Officers I leave the matter to your Conducting, but must still be of the Opinion that our Navy Officers, who are Starving on their pay only, and wishing for any kind of actual Service should be employ'd. I think such a Vessell would be properly commanded by a Lieutenant, but if Capt^s are wanted, they may be had. I say more on this subject, because I would do justice to the Officers, and avoid Censure to ourselves. The Warren is not yet out of the Harbour. She has attempted to get out every day since Sunday, but cant effect it. I have just wrote to him⁴ to watch for the Cork Fleet. I will endeavour when 10 or 12 of the Cannon are cast to send some person from here to prove them if you can get no suitable Person there. We have no news. I am Sir Your Friend and Servant