Isis [Off Billingsport] Sunday Morn: Novr 1st. 1777
Dr sir
We are at present getting an Anchor, out of the Wreck of the Merlin, with our Long boat; as soon as it is done; you shall have her in order to get the Guns you mention I am [&c.]
Wm. Cornwallis
LB, NHi, William Cornwallis Papers, Letter Book, 89. Addressed: "Captn. Linzie/ Pearl."