Dear sr

I now acknowledge the rect of your favour observe what you say respecting the resolves of the Congress ー I have Just heard, that the Gentn who had goods aboard the Brign,² have petition'd the congress ー for an abatement of the Continental part of the salvage ー if they have done it, & it is before the congress, (as the resolves say after four days possesion the salvage is half) their goods was on board the Brign I think about ten days or more before she was retaken if there is any abatement, I hope the Brign & her cargo will be on the same footing, all the difference being she was Longer in the possesion of the Enemy, but never Condemned, or even brought to tryal ー however shall submit it to their Wisdom ー & am wishing you your health &c. & am with sincerity [&c.]

We have a fine ship, at her moorings. wish we had the Cannon &c ー³