Dear Sir.

This Morn^g. by Leiut. Thaxter,¹ I rec^d. M^r. Story² favors of 24^th. and 26^th. the last of w^ch. lnclosed this States Loan Office certificates amounting to Doll^s. 4,600. I hope this will find you at Boston where I am perswaded your presence is much wanted in despatching the Warren, I cou'd wish circumstances wou'd admit of my being with you.

Last Even^g. the Columbus left this River, passed Warwick Neck about Ten o'clock, the uper Ship Weighed and stood after her. She was at her Station in the Morning, we cannot determine what has been the fate of the Columbus, however she must either be at Newp^t. or New London ere this, when known you'll hear from me.³

The Providence hath near all her Stores on board, Cap^t Whipple⁴ said last Even^g. he had 130 Men and is determined to push out first Wind after Eight days. Inclosed you have Jn^o Deshons Esq^rs last lett^r. to me,⁵ by w^ch. you will perceive the Gov^r. & Council of the State of Connecticut hath Imploy'd Cap^t. John Cotton to get the Trumbull out of the River⁶ to New London. undoubtedly they have authority for the measures they are taking, and hope they will succeed in the undertaking. I can't think it adviseable to Cap^t. Deshon in interposeing in the matter, they must be answerable for their conduct.

This Moment report is made that their is not one Blanket belonging to the Providence, nor one to be had in this Town. we must have at least 140 from Boston soon as Possible, I hope Sr. it will be in your power to send them, they may be soon made out of the Welch Cottons that came in Capt. Chews⁷ prize.⁸ I have not Time to inlarge least shou'd lose this conveyance. I am [&c.]