Sir
Several Gentlemen here are desirous to send me out in a privateer from this place, my own inclination also, leads me to go having been Accustomed to the sea service, we have taken great pains to get a vessel fit for the purpose, and think we have Succeeded, you'l receive enclosed the commission with which I was honour'd; Retaining the utmost gratitude and respect for the public from whom I, had it, I hope to have the Testimony of my Brother officers that I served with Vigilance and attention, since my appointment and beg leave to asure you that no consideration would induce me to leave the Service but the hopes of being more usefull in another Department I entered into the service a Volunteer and now quit it with Regret I looked on the commission I held as a testimony of the public confidence and esteem, and shall endeavour in my new capacity to merrit the Attention that was paid me, ー I shall go to Philadelphia to morrow to purchase Such Necessaries, as cannot be got here and make application for a Commission for the Vessel,
could I obtain a few lines from your honourable Council signifying that I was in the land service of this province, it would no doubt facilitate my business and be of service to me, we are much distressed for Canvas, I know of none, private property, to be had, could your Honble Council spare us any, would forward our Enterprize, and enable us to fit out with more expedition than will be otherwise in our power. I am Sir [&c.]
