Portsmouth 14th Septemr 1776
Gentlemenー
Your favour of the 26th ulto is just come to hand, I join most heartily with you in hopeing, that the day is not far distant, when we shall have Peace and good Will towards Men, and our Trade renewed, so far (on its former footing) as shall be consistant with the true happiness and Intrest of both Countriesー
The Charges you mention on the Iron shall Order paid p Colo [William] Whipple, and shall thank you for your Rect, as it must be Charg'd to the Continental Ship, as the Iron was intended for her2 my most kind wishes to your good Families ー with respect I am [&c.]
John Langdon
1. John Langdon Letter Book, Captain J. G. M. Stone Private Collection, Annapolis.
2. The Raleigh.
