Baltimore Town 28th May 1766 [sic 1776]
Gentlemen Captn Duncan Hill Shipd by Captn Kell, with Your Approbation, is now returnd after making an Attempt to get to Sea ー I have lodgd my protest with you but woud willingly do every thing in my Power that woud be of Service to the Publick ー when you hear what Captn Hill has to say you will judge what is the best method ー he thinks he may get out but it will be Attended with an Expence ー if You think its best to Order the Vessell and Cargo or Either of them to'be sold and I can be of service I will do it ー depend for the best ー youll give him Your Instructions. I am Gent [&c.]
Arch'd Buchanan
1. Black Book, VI, Md. Arch.