Gentlemen

I have received Your Favor of the 21 Sept last wherein I find The Congress have determined to Comply with the Wishes of our assembly with regard to the Ship Commanded by Capt McNeil² have Authorised Me to Accept the proffered assistance of the said Assembly in fitting out Equipping arming and manning that Frigate; I have already received most of the Cannon & they will all be at Newbury port in a few days, I have agreable to your directionscapplyed to & obtained an order from this State for Powder Ball and musquet shot & such other Military Stores as the Ship may stand in need of, I shall do all in my power to have her Compleatly fitted for the Sea & hope she will be ready in a few days but must beg leave to remind your Honors that I have not as yet received the commissions for the Officers and they will not Care to go to Sea till they are possessed of them least they should be deem'd Pirates, I hope they will be here in a few days otherways the Ship will wait for them. I shall also want a fresh supply of Cash immediately which please to forward by the very first opportunity. my former supply is quite exhausted. I remain with great respect Gentlemen [&c.]

The Honble John Hancock Esqr
Robert Morris & others
Members of the Marine Committee