Baltimore October 16th 1776
Gentlemen
As I expect to Launce one of the Row Galleys in about 18 Days I Should be oblidgd to You to let Me Know per Bearer Mr John Barry how the Row Gallies Should be Masted & Rigged, or Whether Y[ou']ll leave that Matter to Capt [James] Nicholson & Self. Please Alsoe, to let me know, Who is to be the Sail Maker & Who is to find the Cordage Who am Gentlemen [&c.]
George Wells
P.S. Please to let me know What Weight of Mettal they are to Carry
1. Red Book, XI, Md. Arch.