No Carolina Cruizer Sloop of War in Cape Fear River
Augst 31st 1775.
Private
My Lord I do myself the honour, to introduce to Your Lordship, the bearer hereof, Mr Robt Hogg, a Merchant of first consideration in this Colony, where he has Resided many years, and who is now compelled by popular clamour, and Resentment, to abandon his important concerns here, because he will not renounce his principles, which he has maintained with a manly firmness, and Steadiness, which do equal honor to his heart and understanding.
As I know no Gentleman better qualified than Mr Hogg both by his intelligence and candour to Represent the state of this Colony, I think it a point of duty to introduce him to Your Lordship, and to give you opportunity of communicating with him.
I have the honor to be &ca