Gentn

This will be presented by Isaiah Robinson, Esqr. Commander of the Continental Brigt Andrew Doria he waits on you with [William] Jones Esq. late Commander of a British Sloop of War ² which Capt Robinson has lately made Prize of, Capt. Jones behaved very bravely during a long engagement and appears to be a man of honor, it is a pity such Men are our Enemies & when they fall into our hand~ they merit the best treatment that Prisoners can receive.

You will please to put this Gentleman on his Parole & assign the place where he must reside & extent of his priviledge ground and I dare say he will faithfully keep the one and comply with the other untill exchanged —

If Capt Robinson carrys before you any of the other officers it will be for the same purpose. I have the honor to be Gentn. [&c.]