Onboard the Warren off Patuxet December 8th 1776 — at 8 in the Morng
Sir
Yours of the 7th Novr I receiv'd thismorning, and think we can Secure what Prisoners you may please to Send provided they are Sailors, or to be treated as such — That or any other Service which the State requires that is inmy power, Shall be done with pleasure —
I have nothing new since my fast — have not heard any disturbance last Night — You mention a hand Bill inclosed, but there was none in your Letter — If there should be any Sailors that are Idle, think I ,coukl employ them to Advantage —
I sent a Boat to Newport last Night for Intelligence, but She has .not yet return'd — I .am Sir [&c.]
Esek Hopkins
1. Letters to the Governor, vol. 8, 1776,.R.I. Arch.