Passy March. 8. 1780
I received your Favour of the 3d Inst. I find the Arms are to
be sent in one of the Kings Ships. I inclose an Order for the Cannon
which you say You can take as Ballast. The other Particulars
of your Letter I shall endeavour to answer to morrow. With
great Esteem I am, Dear Sir, your most obedient & most humble
Servant.
A muster Roll of the Bonhomme Richard will be wanted, I understand,
in order to divide the Produce of the Prizes.
Mr. Ross having wrote me word that he shall go in the
Luzerne, I request you to take in his Stead Capt. Hutchins a very
worthy American, who has suffered much for his Attachment to
our Cause—