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Sir I Recd a letter from the Marine Comtte at Phila desiring I would send them an Accot of their part of all the Prizes bro't into this Port &c every three Months, I suppose you have or will soon Receive the same Directions, you would much oblige me if you would let me know the Corns you charge on the Continents part, also on the peoples share, and whether you charge Storage of Goods that are Landed before the time of Sail. . . . The Continental ship that was built in this State ² is now ready to sale wants only Two Large Cables & .where we shall git them I cannot tell unless you take them from sum of the Large Prize Ships that are bro't into your State should be glad you would consult with the admiral ³ about the matter for I think if we had them we should soon be in readiness for a cruse. I am Sir [&c.]