Boston 1 July 1776 ー
Hond Sir
I now enclose for your Honors perusal, an Inventory of as much of the Cargoes of the Ships Lord How, George and Brigantine Annabella as have come to hand,2 neither of the Vessells are yet unloaded, their are some Coals & a few other articles in Each ー The prize Brigantine Annabella remains on the rocks ー we hope we shall be able to gett her off, in the spring Tides
I expected to have receiv'd your Honors orders about returning to New London, as I believe the prospect of taking any more prizes is over ー There has been ten sail, Men of War and Transports Cruising in the Bay for some days ー we suppose them to be the last of the Highland Fleet ー They disapeard on Fryday noon, having we suppose receiv'd intelligence of the evacuation of Boston. ー Having nothing new for your Honors detention ー I remain your [&c.]
Seth Harding
1. Trumbull Papers, V, 104a, ConnSL.
2. See inventories for the Lord Howe, George, and Annabella under June 29.