Sir

The Schooner Ninety two belonging to your state, having been Oblidg'd to put in here in distress, Capt Rogers applied to me for Assistance and put his Vessell and Cargo into my Care. I have done every thing in my power to get the best prices for his Cargo. the flower have sold at fifty four livers the barrell bread at thirty P hundred: the Tobacco was most of it damaged, entirely thro Carelessness in the Stowage — the Vessell Came in here like a Wrack and from what I can learn, the Villian that was Mate Would have Carried her down to Jamaica but for a fall he got the day before the Vessell Arrivd here: I will Make him an example to such rascals. — By Capt Ford I have ship'd you the goods mention'd in the Invoice.² as his Vessell sails remarkably fast, I think there will be less danger than in Capt Rogers, and expect he will be with you a good deal sooner — they are the best and Cheapest that Could be got. have not agreed for the freight, but as the Vessell is in ballast, and the goods for the publick Acct I suppose they Wont Charge Much — Capt Rogers will get his Vessell ready in four or five days, by which time all his Cargo will be aboard Consisting of Salt and other Articles you Want. — If any of your Vessells should come this way; shall be happy in doing Every thing in my power to serve them: By the last Accounts from Europe, a large fleet of Spanish Men of War,. and transport saild from Cadiz suppos'd to be bound for Cuba. I am Sir with Great respect [&c.]