Sir.

I received yours of the 17th Instant covering a letter from Robert Morris Esqr Chairman of the secret Committee of Congress, for the forwarding Fourteen Muskets in our hands belonging to the Continent in the most safe and Expeditious manner, ten of said Muskets with some swivels we had before put on board two valuable Vessels and Cargoes we lately Fitted for France on the Continental Service by which means we hope to prevent their being taken by any small boat or Barge as several have been for want thereof ー The othe[r] four now send you by way of Norwich to the care of Christr Liffingwell Esqr to be Forwarded Immediately ー this is the First Opportunity we could get to send them ー I am for myself & Brother Jno Brown Your Excellency's [&c.]