Dr Sir,

Agreeable to your Request I made application for some Copper Nails which I have Engag'd and shall forw'd them p the first Opportunity-Also for some Cloath which is not to be had at present but expect as there is French Ship now Unlading with Good[s] shall be able to Procure what you are in want of untill then shall rest you[r] assured Friend and [&c.]

P.S. By Capt [John Paul] Jones who is from Philadelphia understand that our Lappels is to be Red instead of Buff for our Coats —