Sr
As the Machine designd to attempt blowing Up the Enemy's Ships, is to be transported from the East to the North River where a Small Vessell will be wanted to receive it, I wish you to order One for that Purpose, as all Things are now ready to make the Experiment, I wish it may not be delayed, tho' the Event is uncertain the Experiment under our present Circumstances is certainly worth trying I am Sr [&c.]
[Corlears Hook] 5th Sepr 1776
