Providence Feb'y 10th 1778.
Dear Sir
Since my arival hear I have Rec'd Letters from the board at Boston, in which they inform me the Hon'd Marine board at York Town1 disaproves of Raising the Wages of the Carpenters to 15/ per Day,2 being of Opinion that when the United States have agread, and Completed that Agreament, Respecting the Stating the prices of Goods Labour etc. there will be no more Difficultys arise, but all things will go on well, it is my Sincere wish it may be so. I have Recomended to the board to Send you Certifycates for 10000. Doll's there being no Cash to be had at Boston. it may Posabley Enable you to Send forward Teems for the Cannon at Salsbury, and these may Return with Riging etc. for the Ship under your Care.3 I forgot to ask you what forwardness the Cannon where in for the Ship at Salsbury. wish a line from you soon. am Sir your Humble Serv't
John Deshon.
Connecticut Historical Society Collections 20: 82.
1. Connecticut Marine Committee at York, Pa.
2. For more information on the problem, see NDAR 10: 55, 56, 136, 137.
3. Continental Navy frigate Confederacy.
