New London Augst 1st 1776
Sir,
The bearer Doctor [Simeon] Wolcott will deliver you a Turtle wich was taken in a Ship bound from Jamaica to London by Capt Biddle in the Brigg Andrew Doria, & was Sent into this Port but Unfortunately was Lost on the Rocks of Fisher Island, being Chas'd by a Man of Warr, we Sav'd About Ninety Puncheons of Rum, the Sugar 250 hhds all Lost & the Ship2 ー and as the Turtle was Intended for the Support of our Enemys,3 we thought best to Send him to head Quarters, to be Dealt with. I am Sir [&c.]
Nathl Shaw Junr
1. Washington Papers, LC.
2. The ship Nathaniel and Elizabeth.
3. On August 7, the General thanked Shaw for the "fine Turtle, which was very acceptable." NLCHS.
