Baltimore Novemr 17th 1776
Gentlemen
this my 2d opprotunity of in forming you of my Situation I am much Distresed for Sailors the Merchants in this place gives from 12 to 15 £ pr month and if I Dont give as much I Can git No Sailors I am told Capt [William] Stone is going to take the Brig 2 it is a thing that I am unequaented With and would be glad of an answer to this Letter.
the Brig wants 1 anchor 700 Wt 1 Cable 10 Inches She Never had any but the old anchors and Cables from Cpt Stones Sloop. I want 200 — 4 lb Shot 300 3 lb Ditto and Sum Swivel Balls Sum Cordage for Back Stays &c. I Shall advise this morning with Capt [James] Nicholson and ask him if I must keep the Brig till I gitt an answer from your Honr board I am Gentlemen [&c:]
John Martin
1. Red Book, XVI, Md. Arch.
2. Friendship.
