Gentlemen.

The Bearer Jno Henderson came from Point Comfort in an Oyster Boat & another Vessell with Corn and having no Permit from any Committee in Virginia we have detained his Boat agreeable to your Order, until he produces one; He thinks it necessary to make application to your Honorable Board for a Release and has desired a line from our Committee to inform you of his situation. P Order of the Committee I am Gentn [&c.] Willm Lux Depy Chn