I beg that you will not for get me when you arive to parras Peirce Power born in Dover in amarica matship man on board the Countanantal Ship of war Commanded by Capt Poul Jones Squeir I had the mesefortin of Lousing my Right arm the 24 of aprial Last in the Ingagement with the Drak and at the Same time Received a wound in the Lefte hand I Come to breast may the 7 went to the Sosspetel may the 9 and thare remains and would be very gud, if I could get home as Soon as possobal as I am not fet for the Sea Serves Sir I ever Remand you Humble Sarvent