Sir,
On your arrival at Bedford you will carefully inspect the Circumstances of the Prize Bark sent in there by Capt. Smedley.2
You have liberty to take out of the Bark such provisions as you may need for fitting your Sloop there for a cruise having the same duly apprized and Sending an Invoice of the same to me.
You will advise with Capt. Smedley concerning the fitting out our Briga Defence under his command, and concert measures with him for refitting or repairing her rigging and Sails and other necessary repairs to refit her in the best manner, without any material alterations, that she may get to sea as soon as possible, and give every aid and assistance in your power to furnish the necessary material for such repairs. You will likewise advise him to compleat his crew as expeditiously as may be, and assist him therein as you have opportunity. Some proper articles for repairing the Briga and necessary provisions for the cruise may be taken out of the prize.
Capt. [Robert] Niles, or some other master will go to Bedford with the armed schooner belonging to this State,3 by him you will send such articles of the prizes cargo as may be best sent in her. Other articles Such as Bail Goods, Oznabrigs, Haberdashery, wrought Iron, Oatmeal, Kendall Cottons & Woolen Caps you will send forward by land.
I have the pleasure to inform you that the Briga Grogg, another of Capt. Smedley's prizes is safely arrived at Plymouth. I. am, Sir, with Esteem & Regard [&c.]
P.S. If the Schooner is not able to bring all the articles proper to be sent by water, which you judge is best to be saved for the use of this State, send them by some other vessel, or the Spy may go a second trip.
