Sir Your Favour of the 26 Inst came to Hand this Moment. I am very sorry for the Accident that happened, but we hope more Care will be taken in future The Vessel was well recommended, & as she is a good Sailor we hope you will soon put yourself in a better We expect a Brig & a Schooner taken at Martha's Vineyard will be in Plymouth in a few days, Major [Benjamin] Tupper who took them requested they might be fitted out from hence, to which the Advance of the Season &c was objected, but the General consented he might take one of them if he could man & fit her out at Plymouth immediately ー If he should want one of them he is to have her, upon those terms, but you may have the other if you can immediately Shift into her without loss of Time ー but we rather wish you should proceed in the Harrison as she is fitted out & sails well ー There are a great many Vessels on the Coasts so that you may do your Country great Service & acquire much Honour yourself if you proceed immediately ー It is under the Consideration of Congress to give the Officers & Men one dear third of the whole without any Reserve which I mention for your Encouragement ー I wish you all possible Success & am, Sir, &c.

Oct. 29th 1775.