Boston 9th Decemr 1776
Sir
I have receiv'd a letter from Congress ordering me to forward an Accot of all prizes arrived in thi,;; state of every Denomination since the Commencement of Hostilities, I know not how to acquire that information so certain in any other mode than that of getting a list from your self & Judge [Na than] Cushing of all Vessells .condemn'd in your Courts with a list of their Cargoes. Your indulging me in this matter will much oblige Sir [&c.]
1. John Bradford Letter Book. vol. 1, LC.