Gentlemen
I am in want of good Swivle guns—2 and as I understand there are fourteen Such as would Suit verey well now in Store at Rowes wharf; which have been taken out of the Brigtn Charming Sally, & the Ship Julius Ceaser
I humbley pray that you would Supply me with the above mentioned guns & their implements, the Agent or my Self will pay the price they may be apprized at with Thanks, I am Gentlemen [&c.]
Boston Jany 1st 1777
Hector McNeill
1. Mass. Arch., vol. 152, 22, Board of War Letters, 1776-1777.
2. For the Continental frigate Boston.
