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Sir The 7th instant I wrote you a second letter requesting the favor of you to give directions to the King's Ships that the eight Men I had named might pass down this harbor for the purpose of Cutting the grass & making the hay (My Property) on Gallop's island ー the bearer of each Returned with a Message from you that neither of the letters Required an answer upon reconsidering what had passed at the different times when I waited on you on the business of the hay being water born I now apprehend that my Complying with your demands I might be allowed to bring it to Boston ー therefore I do submit to the heavy Contribution you have laid me under, & that you may take one half [of] my property for your leave that I may do what is Requisite to get the other half up here & to facilitate its being done immediately I shall send the people to the island early tomorrow Morning & as I mean to do every thing on my part must beg the favor that you will give the Necessary directions that they are not interrupted. the interest every day is suffering very much. I am &c.
