Honble Gentlemen

Since my last I am not favor'd with any of yours — The goods are all gone to the Ship and I hope by the begining of the week will be all Stowed away — I find there are here a number of Americans two or three Vessells that have lately come in being for Sale; if you think proper to encourage any operation of a warlike nature Iimagine Icould muster Officers an[d] men sufficent for such a Design — A French Gentn has proposed to me an old Frigate which might be fitted for a Privateer and make an advantageous Cruize I should be Oblidge if you will be pleased to inform me wether or not in such a case you could give me the Necessary Commissions I am Yr