I make bold to write you on this Matter shoud be much obliged to you & youl Enquire of Docter Franklin If a Militiaing pass Can be obtained for a Ship here as an American Subject I have bought a ship here and find they ont Grant a pass only to the Subjects of Great Britain I shall be Greatly obliged to you for Assistance in this matter and If it Can be obtained shall give you Particulars of the Ship and men in Receipt of yours at same time Shall be Glad to know what the Exponce will be that I may send a Draft for the amount your Interesting yourself in this matter will Greatly Oblige Your Old friend and Most obdt. Hble. servant,