Baltimore Novr 5th 1776
Gentlemen
Captain [John] Martin has been Speaking to me about Lengthening the Brig Friendship, Which I think I can doe Captain Martin Will acquaint You With the time &c If Youll agree to have the Brig done, Id be obliged to You to Send me per Captain Martin four hundred Pounds. Please to let me know by return of the
Capt How the Row Galley is to be masted, as I cant provide the Spaars, Untill I have Yr Orders — I am gentlemen With great respect [&c.]
George Wells 2
1. Red Book, XVI, Md. Arch.
2. The Council urged Captain Martin to ready for sea, and rejected the suggestion that the Friendship be lengthened, Council of Safety Letter Book, No. 2, Md. Arch.