Navy Board Eastern department Boston July 8th. 1778—
Sir
We received your Mr Parkers Letter of the 6th. Instant in answer we are to Inform you that we have not at present any Hemp or Yarn by us or any Cordage Except large Cables & Shroud Hawsers We are now in Treaty for some Hemp if we Succeed in the purchase shall be able to furnish you if not it must be purchased on the best Terms I am Sr. [&c.]
J Warren
L, Remember When Auctions, Inc., Auction Catalog #44 (18 July 1998), item 200. Addressed below close: “Honble. John Langdon Esqr.” Docketed: "Honble Navy Board/Letter 8th. July.”
