Continental Navy Board Borden Town 22d. Jany 1778
Sir/
The Bearer Captn. Alexander1 late Commander of the Frigate Delaware, is well informed of the Situation of the Shipping at Philadelphia, & is of opinion that with a little Assistance the Enemy might be annoyed greatly in their Trade & Shipping whilst the River continues full of Ice—he is desirous of communicating his Sentiments on the Subject to your Excellincy—The few naval Officers here, are very anxious to do something against the Enimy whilst the present Opportunity offers. I have the Honour to be [&c.]
Fras. Hopkinson
L, NNPM, Autographs of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, p. 211. Addressed at foot: "His Excy Genl. Washington."
1. Capt. Charles Alexander, Continental Navy.
