Boston 5th June 1777
[Extract] sir
I am without any of your late favrs I Last Evg Recd a Ltr from Mr [Robert] Morris he Says tge Esther was Chased a Shore Near the Capes Virginia and he hopes the loss wont be great as the Cargo and Materials are sav'd and will sell high.2 he is much pleas'd with the purchase of the Active pray by next post send me the Cost & outfit as he is desireous to have it Speedily please to compleat the Ac/c and I leave it with him as to the Commissn Wither 5 or 2½ PrCt on the purchase & outfit . . .
J Bradford
Mr Morris writes it is impossible to pass the Capes . . .
1. John Bradford Letter Books, vol. 1, LC.
2. Ship Esther was a prize of the Continental Navy brig Cabot, and was purchased for use by Congress. See Volumes 6 and 7.
