Sir —

A Son to Colo Jedediah Prebble of Casco Bay has applyed to me for a birth in my Ship, he having followed the Sea for some Years past i would consent to give him a Birth if he could get clear from the Army, his Father has apply'd to me in behalf of his Son & desired that I would write you, praying that your Honor would discharge him as he can greatly better himself & is very desirous of going into the Sea Service, he belongs to Colo [John] Pattersons Regement, I should esteem it a great favour if your Honor would give him a discharge from the Army provided he pay back the Bounty he has received — I am your Honors [&c.]