Navy Board [Philadelphia] 19th feb: 1777
Gentlemen
One of our Vessels just ready to sail, has Occasion for 150 three Pound Shot of a small Size; there is a Quantity of Shot suitable for our Purpose in the State House Yard; We would therefore, request the Favour of you to supply us with the above Number, & we will be careful to repay you as soon as it shall be in our Power. We have the Honour to be with great Respect [&c.]
Fras Hopkinson John Nixon John Wharton
