Sir,

Having received Information of some Disturbance about Freetown Swansey and Dighton, I am to beg the Favor of you to write a Line to Captain [James] Wallace² to give them such Assistance as he is able; If the Captain can send up any vessel to make Enquiry into Matters, and inform the People he has sent it by my Application, and to acquaint me of the best Places to procure Quarters for Troops, I apprehend it would be Sufficient.

I am with great Regard, Sir, &ca.