Sir

I understand you have by you or can procure a Quantity of Sail Duck and as the Public have determined on Building Six Row Galleys each of which are to Carry two large Lateen Sails which will require a very considerable Quantity of Canvas to Answer that purpose. I would Therefore be glad if you cou'd furnish or procure us the Quantity necessary f[o]r I suppose each Boat will want between 3 & 400 Yards. I should be glad of a Line from you in Answer to this and am Sir [&c.]

P.S. I would rather secure a larger Quantity of Canvas than possibly may be wanted than run the risque of being short