Hond Sir

I have the Honour now to inform you that I am preparing for the Destruction of the Brittish Fleet in this Harbour, and hope in a few days to be able to give a good acc[oun]t of the Greatest part of them, ー

I shou'd be Extreamly thankfull if the Congress will Honour me with the Appointmt. of Deputy Adjutant Genl to the Flying Camp ー it is a department in which I am Sure I can be of Infinite Service to the Cause, by diciplining Such Young Troops both Officers and Men ー I will leave myself upon the Congress for the above or any other appointment they may Honr me with &c. I am Hond Sir [&c.]