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. . . . I am equally unfortunate in procuring Charts from Capt Weeks when the Courier returned he mentioned that he had sent them by him, but the man brought nothing. We have however found the Coast of New England but all to the southward we want. —

We have but one chance of getting the large Anchors, which is from a parcel that are expected from Spain every day. The weather has been intolerable these several days past, but the Cordage is gone to the Ship and the remainder of the Cargo (except the large Anchs) ready to be shipped. ² — I had every piece of sail Cloth examined in my presence and saw the Cordage as it was making which I think I can reccommend for as good as ever was put on a Ship. The last 50 Bales which were to be sent from Orleans the 15th were not ready when the last post came away . . . .