Gentlemen

When you arrive at Marcus Hook you will deliver the Letter to the Captain of the Spanish Man of War; and having view’d the Situation of the Ship and the Piers, you will respectfully offer him your Opinion and Advice on the Best means of securing her from Damage by the Driving Ice, in Writing if he desires it: and afford every Assistance you can procure; for the Expence of which, (if he does not pay it) you will be indemnify’d here.

If you find the Piers likely to be damaged in Case of his Refusal to follow your Counsel, you will likewise represent that to him in writing, to be made Use of hereafter in support of a Complaint to his Court and Demand of Satisfaction, if such a Step should be thought proper. And you will take such prudent Steps as shall occur to you for preventing as far as possible, or lessening such Damages.

You will also inquire into the Truth of the Reports, of Injuries done by his People, to the Inhabitants; and if you find them true, acquaint him with them, expressing at the same time your Persuasion that he will take Measures to prevent such Injuries for the future. With sincere Regard, I am, Gentlemen, Your humble Servant (signed)