Sir

I have now by me Sixty Barrells of Gun powder & twenty two Barrells of Sulphur, which I am desirous of Shipping to America for the province of Maryland, for whose use I purchased it. ー If therefore, you will take it on board the Schooner John, belonging to Messrs Jenifer & Hooe, & now commanded by you, and will safely deliver it to any Committee in Maryland, Virginia or Pennsylvania; I do hereby promise & engage that the Council of Safety of the first mentioned province shall allow & pay unto your Owners a just & satisfactory Freight for the same. ー And further, that should the Vessell be lost at Sea, or taken by the Ennemy, in either case, your Owners shall receive the sum of four hundred pounds Common Currency of Maryland, as a Compensation for their Loss, from the Council of Safety as aforesaid.

The Swivels & small Arms I have put on board for the protection of the Cargoe, together with the Articles thereunto appertaining, I agree shall go to the public Expence, and you must accordingly deliver them with the Cargoe as already directed.

If these proposals are agreeable to you be pleased to signifie your Assent by a Line at bottom.

I am, wishing you a safe passage, in behalf of the province of Maryland. Sir [&c.]

[Endorsed]  Sir  I do in behalf of my Owners, Messrs Jenifer & Hooe, consent to take the Goods you have mentioned above, on board the Schooner John, on the Terms you offer. and am Sir [&c.]  Fr^s Speake,

To Mr Richd Harrison  St Pierre.

May the 14, 1776