Roebuck off the Delaware 23d Decr 1776
My Lord.
I have the pleasure to inform your Lordship that I have this morning taken a Philadelphia Vessel, that came from Cape Francoi's with a quantity of Gunpowder, small Arms, Sulphur, and coarse Linnens intendd for the use of the Rebel Army. I have taken the Powder out of her, but as what remains are Articles of Great consequence to the Rebels, I have ordered Captain Phipps in the Camilla to see the prize safe to New York, and to bring my people back to me. I have the honor to be Your Lordships [&c.]
A S Hamond
Lord Vct Howe &ca &ca &ca Eagle New York
1. Hamond, Letter Book, March 1776-December 1777, UVL.
