Sir

I am in want of Two Cables for the Continental Ships & hear there are some to be sold at Providence should be glad you would Inform me whether You Can obtain same 2 of abt 15½ Inches. pray let me know by the first opportunity ー be pleased also to Inform me whether either of your Cables for either of the Continental Ships at Providence are a Double Shot or abt 20 [illegible] fathom long ー Yr [&c.].

pray let me know whether there is any Light Duck to be had at Providence