No 194
Gentn,

We are told by Mr Stephen Steward, that you heretofore engaged to furnish him with Some Cordage for our armed vessels by this time, but that you have not got any ready for him; ー we are in very great want of that Article, and desire to be immediately informed, when you can supply him, that if it cannot be done within a reasonable Time at yr Yard, we may en- deavour to provide it some where else ー disappointments of this Nature especially ought to be avoided, as the Consequences may prove very injurious. We are &c:

[Annapolis] Sept 27th 1776.