Gentn.

I am concernd in a small Vessell, which has begun to load with the best sort of Isle Sable fish, not supposing that that sort would be wanted, but have recd. Advise today that no sort of fish is allowed to be shipt off, and as I have no inclination to be in any ways inimical to the general cause iff you think that such sort of fish will be wanted, I am willing to give itt up, but as I have begun to load the Vessell, not knowing itt would be wanted, & have been att some Considerable charges in shiping & filing the Vessell, should think itt but reasonable I should have a proper allowance for such charge ー the fish shipt & ready to be shipt under my care is about seven hundred Qls.

I should be glad to be favor'd with a line As I may govern myself Accordingly I am &c.

P S Please to direct the letter to be left with Mr. Isaac Smith att Salem.