[Philadelphia] March 29th 1777
Sir
The Several Packets sent herewith were intended to be conveyed to you by the Randolph Frigate. They were sent out to sea after him by a Small continental sloop which has been cruizing in the proper Station for her since the Middle of feby 2
But it seems the Randolph carried away one of her Masts soon after she left this Port and put into Charles Town to refit, therefore I send these down after the Sachem Capt [James] Robinson bound for St Eustatia from whence he must carefuly forward them to you I am Sir [&c.]
Robt Morris V:P:
1. Marine Committee Letter Book, 64, NA.
2. The Continental Navy sloop Fly, Captain Elisha Warner.
