M^r. Jonathan Hudson
Sir

We have determined that the Continental Brigantine built under your direction and now called the Baltimore shall be fitted and prepared for the Sea immediately, and depend upon you to have this business done with as much dispatch as in your power we have directed Mess^rs. Samuel & Robert Purviance to deliver to you any Rigging Sail Cloth or materials which they may have in their possession belonging to the Public that shall be wanted and may be suitable for fitting this Brigantine, therefore you will apply to those Gentlemen Accordingly and what they cannot furnish you must provide yourself on as moderate terms as possible

You will advise us of your proceedings and we are [&c.]