[Portsmouth] April 29, 1775ー
Gentmn
Since writg the preceedg. a Vessel is arrived from Totola by whom recd the Inclos'd letter from Cap Roberts of the Ship Lucretia, who is gone to Jamaicaー
The Master of the Vessel (arrived here) tels me Capt Roberts inform'd him Grino had got a freight at Antigua. I have again talk'd with Cap. Turner, he sais Bettenham sold for £4.10/ ー at Grenviel Bay ー wch is equal to £5.0/ ー at St Georges in the same Island, as you do not pay any freight of Sugars, & lay free from any great use of Cables ー If Roberts is [fortunate] eno. to procure afreight at Jamaica [in] that case your Ships have done well thus far. I am &c.
Roberts Ship proves exceedy well & Sails prodigiously fast, he arrived at Antigua in 17 days.
[Endorsed] Received May 10th. Answer'd May 13th