The Liberty I take in writing is to solicit your Friendship; to gain me a pass or an exchange for me to go to England. I have done myself the honor to write to the Secretary of the Marine Department craving his generous release of me. I am from Hudsons Bay. The Vessell, Calld the Charlotte, which circumstances you may, in all Probality be will acquainted with—my rudness of writing to you in this free Maner, I hope you will excuse as I have the Honor to be well acquainted with the worthy Lady Mrs. Bromfield of Islington near London, wife to a Gentleman of America. (I beleive the same Lady and one Mrs. Savidge.) Gentleman, had the honor to be in your Company at a Tavern in Paris about the Months of October, and November, 1776. Therefore hope your goodness will use your Friendship, with Monsieur Le Marquis de Castries, having been Four Years almost from Home. I am Married a Long time. Your serving me in this respect will claim the service of your ever obliged Friend and humble Servant