Sir

Since my last I have made Enquiry what naval Force can be had in this State to assist in an Attempt to clear the sound of the Enemies Ships ー and find we can soon have a Ship mounting 20 Guns, 9 lbders, and a Brigantine of 16 Guns ready for that Service; we could also add another Brigantine of 8 Guns could we procure Cannon to put upon her, besides our Galleys, which we hope may be able to join them

I persuade myself You are advised of the present Situation of our Army and the Enemy, from which it will appear how much it imports the Success of the Army under General Washington, as well as the Safety of these States to atchieve this Enterprize ー Could Commodore Hopkins be prevailed upon to join the Force under his Comand with Your Gallies and such naval Force as your State can furnish to our Ship Briga and Gallies I flatter myself it would be sufficient to effect the purpose intended. if greater Force sould be thought necessary, there are two privateers in the Harbour of New London that may be had to assist them.

Permit me to request your Attention to this subject, and your answer by the return of this Express and to assure You I am with the greatest Respect & Esteem [&c.]