Capt. John Manl[e]y,
Sir,

Whereas on the 25th of March last, the continental armed brigantine Cabot, under my command, was forced on shore at Geboges [Chebogue Harbor], by the Milford frigate: In vindication of myself, I think it my duty to call on you, being the superior officer in this port, praying that you would call a court of enquiry, to be composed of the Continental sea commanders here present, that my officers may be examined, before we part, respecting our late disaster. I am, Sir [&c.]

To Capt. John Manly, of the Hancock.