On board the Alfred March 18th, 1776
Gentlemen I understand by Captn Jennings 2 that you was in want of Guns, and I have Sent by him two 9 lb Guns and some Shot which please to accept and make such use of them as you think best ー And if Opportunity permits send the Shot he has onboard that are too big for your Guns to Providence or Howlands Ferry and you will Oblige you[r] and Your Countrys Friend E.H.
1. Hopkins-Letter Book, RIHS.
2: Probably master of one of the vessels which happened into New Providence during the American occupation. See journal of the Wasp, March 9 to March 16, 1776.
