State of Massachusetts Bay
To the Honbl the Council and House of Representatives, of the State aforesaid,

The Petition of Albert Salleron, an Inhabitant of the Island of Martinico, Humbly Sheweth, that in September Last he Arrived here with Sundry, useful! Articles, for Sale, Viz: 2700 lb Gun Powder, Some fire Arms, & Dry Goods which he has Disposed of, and with the Neat proceeds, thereof has purchased, a Brigantine Called the three adventurers and a Cargo of Lumber, with which he was about Sailing for Martinico, Intii:ely On Account and Risque of himself and his two Friends, there, Viz Messrs. Dismass & Begon, When the Embargo, took place, Your Petitioner therefore, Prays, for your Honrs. Licence to Depart this Port, with his said Vessel and Cargo, for the said Island of Martinico, the Embargo Notwithstanding, As the Detention of his Vessel here, for any Considerable Length of time, must be greatly to the Damage of himself and the Other Owners, And As in Duty Bound Shall Ever Pray,

Newburyport Decemr 12th 1776

[Endorsed] In Council Dec. 17, 1776 Read & Ordered that the Prayer of the Petition be granted and that the Petitioner have and he hereby has Liberty to proceed to Martinico with his Said Vessel and Cargo the Embargo Notwithstanding —

John Avery Dpy Secy