Philadelphia, June 12th, 1776
Dear Sir, ー
By the inclosed List, comprehending the Names of the Captains withtheir respective Vessels and the Number of Guns they mount, you will see we are taking every Step in our Power towards finishing the Business. Ihope the Appointments will be agreeable. We have [done] every Thing wecould to give Satisfaction.
1. Proceedings of the Massachusetts Historical Society (Boston, 1827), LX, 110, 111.