Sir

I do myself the Honour to address this Letter to you by Mr. Penet, and another French Gentleman ² who arrived here last Night in Capt. [William] Rhodes from Cape Francois, who was despatched some Time since from this Place for Powder. Mr Penet comes extremely well recommended to our Committee for providing Powder from a Merchant of Character at the Cape. He hath Propossals to make for supplying the United Colonies with Arms and warlike Stores. I am informed that the other Gentleman is a Person of some Consequence. I beg Leave to introduce them to your Excellency, and to assure you that I am with great Respect, Sir [&c.]