N Lond Mar 13 1777
Sir I this moment was informed by Capt Thos Willson that he came out from Newburn the 21st Fehr and saw you in a Brig prize from the American Revenue going in ー I have wrote to Mr Stanley to Assist you & do every thing needful towards desposing of the prize ー this harbour is very difficult to get in as their is Men of Warr Crusing from Fishers Is homma[ck] up to Plum Is Capt [William] Leeds in the Prize Schooner got in far as Gardiners Is but was Chased by a man of Warr on Naregansett Beach &c Stanton & Palmer is boath arrived ー If you come home by Water Run for Watch hill Reef & go into Stonington ー Naval Stors are in great demand especially Tarr, if you can get a Small Vessell cheap that well Sail fast you may apply to Mr Stanly & desire him to purchase her on my Accot & Load with naval Stores & would have you come home with her I hope to hear from you soon & am Sir [&c.]
1. Shaw Letter Book, YUL.