Honoured Sir

I sailed from Boston the 12th Currt ー but, meeting with contrary winds, did not reach this port till last night ー when I arrived safe with the Schooner First AttemjJt under Convoy. ー I should not have put in here had not the wind been directly contrary with an appearance of Bad weather and none of us well acquainted on this dangerous Coast. ー On my passage I found myself under the Necessity of sending an Officer with men on board the Schooner ー the inclosed paper signed by my Officers will, I hope justify me to the Marine Committee²

I expect to sail from hence this afternoon and on my arrival in the Delaware will lay before you the State and Condition of your Armed Sloop the Providence. ー Inclosed you have a letter from Captain Jー[John] Bradford ー I am sorry indeed! that your expectation falls so much short after his detaining me at Boston Fifteen days. ー I have the honour to be with much respect Sir [&c.]