Mr Adams
since last past has Arr[ive]d a Vessel from Bilbao. I have letters to the Middle of March but have nothing New ー Mr Gearey [Elbrioge Gerry] Powder brige, which was thought to be taken is still there being in the law ー which is better than was Apprehended ー Another brige, belonging to Newbury which saild the begining of January is likewise Arrd from Bourdaux, in 34 days has Eleven Tons powder six of Brimstone, 12 Cannon 9 pounders, German Steel & 20,000 flints & sundry Other Articles. I dont hear of the last dificulty in procureing themー
Itt is said that the five thousand raisd last fall had saild the 10th March ー & that Russians &c were to come ー the latter no Certainty-We have had so many rumors with regard to Powder that has turnd Out false which makes me mention this I am [&c.]
Ps As letter[s] I Understand go free for any of the Congress. Otherwise should not trouble you with such trifeling Mattersー