Wmsburg 12th March 177
Sir
The Govenr & Council having desired us to furnish Mr Nichs Wallace with about two Tunns of Cordage for the use of the Ship Albion you are desired to let him have that quantity as soon as can ー He paying you for it such price as Cordage now sells for ー [&c.]
Thoms Whiting 1st Comr
1. Public Rope Walk Papers, 1777, VSL.