Gent^n.

The aforegoing is Copy of our last to which we beg Reference & now confirm,—¹ You may be assur'd of the Continuance of our Exertions to discharge our Obligations to you as soon as possible, of which the prospect of an increasing Connection between your Place & this, under the Protection of our Illustrious Ally the King of France gives us the most pleasing Expectations;—² We have now our two State Brig^ts Hazard³ & Tyrannicide⁴ on a Cruise with Orders to send to you all such Vessels as they may take with proper Cargoes for your Markets;— As the Fall approaches we shall renew our Attempts, to make you some Remittances, direct from hence, & flatter Ourselves that notwithstanding any disadvantages you may at present lay under with respect to us, That our Business will in the Issue be greatly to your Advantage—We are [&c.]