Boston 30 May 1776
Sir
General Ward received yours of the 27th Inst this morning, in answer to which I am to inform you the general would have the Vessels and Cargoes2 sold as soon as may be; and as he cannot ascertain the time and place of sail [sic] so well as you can he would have you conduct the whole matter relating to them. I am &c.
Joseph Ward, A.D.C.
1. General Ward's Orderly Book, Joseph Ward Papers, ChHS.
2. The sloop Polly and schooner Industry taken November 5, 1775 by Captain William Coit in Washington's schooner Harrison, and condemned in Admiralty court at Plymouth, April 15, 1776.
