Inclos’d you have a letter and Inventory of the Frigate the Count of Maurepat. It is the same Vessell that I saw at L Or-iont and Calld the St. John. I think her Inventory is very short and will want a Large Addition if fitted for a Ship of War. The Defishencys I Hope will be pointed out by Capt. Nicholson When translated into Inglish. I hope Capt. Nicholson will be able to make the Necessary Addition but least he should not be Able to recollect all the Necessary Articles, I shall readily and willingly Give all the Assistance in my Power. I think the Price very high, but submitt that to your Superior Judgment. I shall be very glad to hear from you as soon as Possible. Mr. Gourlade is Desireous of having the Fitting of this Ship and I have promised to Recommend him to your Honours for this Service, as I am perswaded he will do it on as Good if not better terms then any Other person at that port and with more Secrecy. He also mention’d two Officers whom he can Reccommend as proper persons for Officers for said Ship. As to the Officers I Shall Referr him to you for Answer as well as for fitting the Ship out. From Gentlemen Your Most Oblidg’d Humble Servant