Portsmo October 11, 1776ー
Gent.
You'll be kind enough to call on Capt [John] Bradford who will inform you if he has any large Cables, I am in want of Two for the continent from 15 to 17 Inches pray inform me P return of Post if any such can be had from the Agent or from any private Person ー Your [&c.]
J Langdon
1. John Langdon Letter Book, Captain J. G. M. Stone Private Collection, Annapolis.
