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we Request You will find us two tons more of Rod Iron,...& four good swivells, for a Little Private Tear we are fitting out here,² would be a Trifle Concearned if You wd  we think we Could get You in, if Possible send the Swivels Immediately as they are much wanted...

our G.W. has been at Annapolis about Unloading the Brig,³ but has done Nothing, our Council offers (but we think You should have Your freight at Least would You be satisfied with it, it will be £410 ー [)] You must Consider if she is Unloaded by Yr Consent the Risque of the Vessell falls on You, at Present she is as their Risque if she Proceeds we think she will be ordered for Corroco ー martinico or Statia, we think if she sails You had better Engage with Your Council for her Return, as our Council will not Venture any thing back in her, also send us Letters for each of those Places for Your friends, (it is Necessary)...be sure give us Your sentiments about the Brig our Council Will Order her out if Possible,⁴ therefore do not faill in sending matters fixed for her Return, also Your sentiments what You would have us do if Unloaded send us Back their Proposals, they are Rather Troublesome therefore must Keep Square with them,