Sir,

By order of Capt Forster¹ I have for some time past kept a Rendezvous in order to enlist men for the Washington.² She is now full manned, and are anxious to know how said Rendezvous is to be paid off. I have applied to the agent, who tells me  he is also at a loss. I would therefore entreat your directions, as I am now under sailing orders, & at a loss how to proceed, and should be glad to have a list of the Officers pay. I am [&c.]