The Persons hereafter named, having represented to me their desire of going to America with their Properties their to settle, & become Subjects of the United States, for greater Security in their Voyage have sollicited a Letter from me explaining their Intentions. Being willing to encourage whatever is likely to prove beneficial to America, and knowing that these Undertakings are allowed & encouraged by the Government there, I desire you would permit the Brigantine[smudged] [blank to be filled in] mounting [blank] Carriage Guns, of about [blank] Tons, Commanded by Capt. John Fletcher, and manned with about [blank] Mariners. On board of which are the proposed Settlers viz. Henry Bromfield[,] [blank ] Connolly, Mr. McCausland, Dr Steward & John Snelling, to pass freely giving her and them every Succour in Case of Necessity, wherein I am persuaded your Conduct will be approved by the Congress & your Owners.

I have the Honour to be Gentlemen Your most obedient & most humble Servant,