Sir

Yours of the 14th Inst I have received, & would inform you that I have represented the circumstances of the armed Vessels & Sailors to General Washington, and can do ~othing further in this matter until I have an answer from the General. With regard to Col [John] Glovers Regiment marching from Beverly, I never heard such a thing mentioned before, and that Regiment is not to march until I order it, which I have no thoughts of doing at present I am Sir [&c.]

Artemas Ward

P S. Since writing the above I have received a Letter from Genl Washington touching the pay of the Privateers Men, & if their Captains produce .their Rolls upon Oath, I can grant Warrants for their pay.