No Carolina Snow Peggy in Cape Fear River April 12th 1776
Sir The Master of The Ship Jenny which I have hired for the accomodation of His Majesty's Subjects who are daily flying from the Shore for protection from the Rebels, having represented to me that there is no lumber to be had but what is reserved by The Quarter Master General for His Majesty's Service; and that for want thereof he cannot fit his Ship for the reception of the People for whom she is intended I am .to intreat the favour of you Sir, if it be consistent with the preferable wants of His Majesty's Service, to direct such Supply of lumber to fit The Jenny as a Transport, as shall be necessary for that purpose. 2
I have the honor to be with great respect Sir [&c.]
Jo. Martin
1. Sir Henry Clinton Papers, CL.
2. Ibid., the next day, Clinton issued an order to furnish the lumber.