Sir

I have received your Letters June 17. Your Boatswains and Carpenter's demands are approved, and the Hopes Tender carries the Stores round: The Gunners Stores demanded are not to be had, I am informed that in general they wish to have the appearance of being compelled to authorize their bringing Wood to Boston, I have therefore inserted Wood Vessels among those you are to send round, but you may assure all such that they will be paid a Market Price, and be allowed to return gain without any Interruption from Pressing or oterwise.

I am very glad you have got all the Bread from Salem which was demanded for the Merlin and I desire you will get as much more as you can without Risque. Iam &c.