St. Lawrence, upper Flatts, Wilmington River the 8th May 1776.
Sir
If you have Ordered the Glasgow
here for any assistance to me, to prevent any Craft to be sunk in the Channel; I beg leave to inform you that where She now lyes can be of none, there being a flatt between her and us, that neither of us can get over but at half tide, if you will please to Order her where I am we may effectually Execute any Service we are intended for I am Sir [&c.]
