Sir

I have been fav^d. with, yours of the 16^th: and 24^th: instants the first inclosing sundry papers relating to the Case of Cap^t. Robinson¹ and Galt² who have been detained after going into Philad: under the sanction of a Flag. I have made a demand of Cap^t. Robinson as he was previously named and a passport regularly obtained for him. I have also endeavoured to procure the release of Cap^t. Galt who I must needs say has been guilty of a very imprudent action in attempting to pass himself as a private seaman or Boatman, which strictly speaking brings him under the imputation of a Spie, but I am in hopes that the matter may be got over. Gen^l. Howe has not yet answered my letter upon the subject.

I am obliged to you for the trouble you have taken in removing the Stores and more so for the Offer of the Rice, Oil and Fish, the two first of which will be particularly useful at this time to the Hospital. The Rice and Oil will be removed immediately, as orders are given to procure Waggons for the purpose. The Comm^y. of purchases at Bordentown or Trenton will give proper Receipts for them, by which you may charge them to the Continent. I am, Sir, [&c.]