[Extract]
Sir,
...Mr. Ramsay has acquainted me with your intention of leting me have a Vessel when in your Power to Carry me to Antigua; I should have been happy could we have there met: An information I have lately received of a Meditated attack on this Island from Maryland, during the Hurricane Months, will put me under a Necessity, should you spare me a Ship for Antigua, of making a very short Stay there; the Information came from good Authority; I therefore make no Doubt of now & then seeing your Cruisers & shall be happy to hear from you. I am [&c.],
William Mathew Burt
St. Christopher
August 3rd. 1778.
L, CtY, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Barrington Papers. Addressed at the foot: “Admiral Barrington.” Notation: "recd. 14. Ansd. 15.” Barrington's reply is below, at 15 Aug.
