Sir

I wrote the Honble Committee ⅌ Mr Storer the Express, desireing a sum of money to carry on the Business of the Continent since which I've drawn on the Committee of this date in favour of Stephen Hooper Esq. for Twelve thousand Dollars my being totally out, & some large Bills against the Ranger coming in Obliged me to take this Step; the Marine Board at Boston not having any Moneys, could not be supplied from that Quarter, as I intend compleating the Acco^ts. of the the Honble Committee as fast as possible for settlement while things are fresh in my Mind, must beg the favour of the Committee to furnish the Marine Board at Boston with what moneys I have Received; as I understand it is with them that I am to settle my Acco^ts, I should be happy to be informed whether I am to receive my Directions in future from the Marine Board at Boston in the Business of Building Ships settleing for Prizes &c or not¹—It will give me great satisfaction to have the Acco^t of what Money's I've received, sent down, with Orders; to the Marine Board at Boston to settle my Acco^t ⅌ return of Post. I am [&c.]