Sir

I receiv'd your Letter yesterday ー have enquired and find Mr Charles Elden is now at North Hampton ー make no doubt but shall be able to procure him as soon as Captn Symonds [John Symons] has leave to Exchange you ー please to let me know by a line and I will send Immediately for him and send him to Block Island if Captn Symonds gives his Word a Boat may come Safe ー

There is a number of Officers Prisoners now in this Government ー if there is any more Men onboard that belong'd to the Continental Fleet, should be glad to Exchange them.ー

I have applied to Congress and they have given General Washington directions to get you Exchang'd if in his power with Admiral Howe ー I am Your Friend

To Mr James Josiah
onboard the Ship Cerberus, off Block Islandー²