Sir

Captain [Thomas] Coursey being disappointed in getting the Cordage he expected was to be sold here waites on the Council for what is necessary to secure the Chester Galley when launched, which must be done in a few Days or she will suffer much ー

I have a middle sized mooring Anchor which I woud sell to the Council if Captn Coursey thinks it will be suitable for the Galley and a peice of pretty good Cable tho' very short which I woud also sel.l if it is wanting 1t 1s only long enough for mooring. The Council will be pleased to give Captn Coursey orders on me for whatever provisions they woud have me deliver to him of those purchased for the use of the State ー I shall readily give him every Assistance in my power in forwarding the fitting out the Galley and am with much esteem [&c.]

To the Honoble Daniel of St Thomas Jenifer
President of the Council of Safety in Annapolis