New London Augst. 7, 1776
[Extract]
...We have purchased the Bermudians Sloop for the Colony at £ 2710.15/6 Phila Cury which was the very lowest price we could git & their was severall people from Providence who whould give the Same Viz what She Cost ー We shall fitt her out soon as possible agreeable to your Directions2...
1. Shaw Letter Book, YUL.
2. To replace the brig Defence, and to take the same name.
