Sir,

We made the Cable agreeable to your order and had it down upon the Wharf, but the Congress having taken [Larkin] Hammonds Schooner for some dispatches, ² seized upon the Cable for him, as she is to sail immediately and we cannot make another for some days — Dont blame us for this, We really cannot help it — We have sent the other Riging you ordered and will make the Cable as soon as we possibly can & forward it to Annapolis — We are Sir [&c.]

1 coil 2¼ inch		2	0	15
2 coils Ratline
2 Ps 3 Inch		2	2	1
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		4	2	16