[Martinique] Octo 10th 1776
Gent.
We beg leave to refer you to ours of the 8th herewith sent ー since then we have received here in Exchange for the same Quantity we had at Statia 120 half barels Gun powder, which we have put on board the Brige Friendship on your Acct and enclosed you will find a Bill of Lading & Invoice for it. We are most respectfully: [&c.]
Van Bibber & Harrison
P.S. Capt [John] Martin says that the mistake of the 10 bbls powder you mention was rectify'd before he sailed ー2 (Copy)
1. Red Book, XI, Md. Arch.
2. See Council to Van Bebber & Harrison, August 5. 1776.
