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The brearer is Capt Joseph Higgins & one of the Gent I bought the Oyl off ー As it will be a great service to him should take it as a great favr that you would help him to what Powder & other warlike Stores he may want, as he is now about fitting out a Privateer ー The service you can do in this matter will be great therefore need not urge the importance of it as you will be the best judges when Capt Higgins gives you the particular's of his intended Cruize ー I understand Colo [Joseph] Nightingale has Powder. please to direct Capt Higgins a Little of your influence with him may be of Service to Higgins ー About eighty Barrills of Oil & lead has arrivd Capt Higgins informs me that Siveral hundred Barrls more will be her[e] in a Day or two ー shall forward it with all expedition ー I have agreed with Capt Smith of Taunton to fre't it to Providence ー Your Friend in behalf of my Father