Dr Sir ー

I have the inexpressible pleasure of informing you, that Captn Barre [John Barry] has been amazingly succesful After an Engagement, wch continued at least one hour and twenty minutes (off Virginia) he made a Capture of the Armed Sloop Edward, commanded by a certain Mr Boyger
² 1st Lieutt of the Liverpool

All The Prisoners are to go to Philada thro' Jersey (saving one or two Seamen & three or four Negroes, who are prisoners with the Prize Master) Mr Bellengee 3

One of the Prisoners you will please to inform the Committee of Safety ( one Henry Kelly) is an artful designing fellow ー you will therefore naturally conclude, that special care should be taken of him

The Commander of the Arm'd Sloop, Wasp,having this moment got a Pilot is just ready to sail. I expected to see you to Day, but find myself disappointed-tomorrow perhaps, you will pay us a Visit ー I am Dear Sir [&c.] Fr: Johnston