Portsmouth 16th June 1776
Sir ー
Inclosd is dementions of Tops, for our Ship of 32 Guns, which I promis'd to send to Colo Russell you'll please deliver it [to] him, you'll please to inform me if any light Canvas, [is] to be had with you ー
My kind Respects to Colo Bowen and all Friends, and accept the same from Your most [&c.]
John Langdon
P S. Please let me know when you'll have finished your Cannon as I Expect to have an Order to agree for some for this Ship ー
1. John Langdon Letter Book, Captain J. G. M. Stone Private Collection, Annapolis.
