It is with concern we have by this mornings post the Confirmation of the Capture of the Marquis de la fayett. The loss sus-taind by America by the nessessity they are under for the Goods shipt by that Vessel engages me into using this first opportunity of tendering you a considerable party of Broad Cloths with other nessessary furniture as linings & trimings also a quantity of Coarse yarn Stockings and good Amunition Shoes which we can provide you on the Shortest Notice to be shipt at your Command.

Should my Services be accepted I shall exert my Utmost Attention for the expediting with diligence whatever your Excellency may commit to my Care.

With respect I have the Honor to be Sir your most Obedient Humble Servant