John D^l Schweighauser Esq^r
Contin Agent
Sir

Early this morning I recieved yours of yesterday the Chevalier¹ was on board I soon found that he had sold the other mans² Goods and had defrauded him out of his property I delivered him to the Officer that came off with the Woman³ found part of the Goods in her Trunk I discharged him from the Ship paid him off for the time that he belonged to the Service and orderd him never to return onboard any more upon any pretence whatever—he had no Coat only what belonged to the Service I let him have it but Orderd him to take off the uniform and not attempt to ware it. Pray let the Americans know these Circumstances that they may take it off as it belongs to the thirteen United States I have recieved every thing agreable to your Letter⁴ but if it is possible send yet the Small Bale of Linning as it is much wanted apply to the Custom House and urge the necessity writing with the greatest Sincerity your better health and my Complim^ts to all the family the wind Still a head remain. Sir your most Obed^t hum Serv^t