Dear Sir

I recived your favour of the 8^th. Instant the articles ⅌ Cap^n. Allen list¹ as much of them as I Cou'd Git was Sent of[f] about ten days agoe, I hope by the time you have recived them in good order—I had the account of the Brigge Gen^l Washington,² being taken before you advised me—Am Glad to hear that so Valueble a Cargo has arived in your port, & that Docter Franklin was in good health 31^th Decem^r. last I am Sir [&c.]

PS
Since writing the above have recivd yours of the 22^d, I Shall this day look for the Instrments if to be had Send them, I Shou'd sent the Cross & Chain Shot, the teems that Carred the other articles would not take them Capⁿ Bredon³ is now out of town, as Soon as he Comes in will Send them, I Shall git the Coullers of Cap^n. lamb⁴ & Send them