[Off Fort Mifflin] May 9, 1776.
Mr. Morris,
Sir, ー I think if the Lexington Was Fited out to Come Down she might be of service, for the More thare is the Better. We shall Keep them in Play, if you think I shall be of More service heare than up, I think she Might be fited by some boddy up, than some of the Carpenters ought to be up than.
I Remain, Sir, [&c.]
John Barry.
P.S. ー I think if Mr. [John] Wharton Was up he wood soon Get her Ready.
Directed, Robert Morris, Esqr, Philadelphia.
1. Samuel Hazard, et al., eds., Pennsylvania Archives (Philadelphia 1852-1856 and Harrisburg, 1874-), 1st series, IV, 750. Hereafter cited as Hazard, et al., eds., Pennsylvania Archives.