No 202.
Gentn We have recd yr favor of the 1st inst and provided you will engage to begin making the cordage for the armed vessells within ten days from this Time & will continue in that business 'till a Sufficient Qty is Supply'd, we desire you will immediately come down, & contract with us for it ー if you Cannot; ー be pleased to Signify it to us by the first Safe Opportunity.
[Annapolis] Octr 5th 1776
1. Council of Safety Letter Book, No. 1, Md. Arch.