Mr. Sweighauser informs me no Arms or warlike Stores can be sent out of the Kingdom without a permit, and has just asked me whether Mr. Williams is furnished with one. As I cannot resolve whether he is or not, he being at Paimbeuf I beg leave to request a permit for shipping the goods on Board the Mars, if a general one is not already furnished, and pray it may be sent by return of Post to prevent detaining the Vessel.

I am with Esteem, Dear Sir, your very humble Servant