I take the Liberty of this Address, on behalf of My Friend and near Neighbour Mr. George Phillips, late a Passenger in the Ship Polly, of this Port; taken in his Passage from Jamaica, by the Monsieur private Ship of War—Monsr: Gilliard Command, and carried into Concale Bay, the said Mr. Phillips being Order’s dor Laval, in the province of Maine, where he still remains a Prisoner of War. and as I have no doubt, but upon an Application from you to Monsr. De Sartine, or the proper Officer for that Department; a Passport for his return home will be immediately Granted, I am persuaded from the general principles of Philanthropy, you are known to Possess; that you will have Pleasure in facilitating my good Neighbour’s return to his Family; Consisting of, a very desarving Wife and three young Children. dependant on his Enlargement and return to his Business, for Support; having Lost a Considerable Property, by this Capture which are better apoligies for this Intrusion, than any pretentions I have, to Solicit this favor, from the personal Friendship I have formerly been honored with by you and Family. or the little Services I have or may Occasionally render to some individuals of your Country, in somewhat Similar predicaments. and as I understand there are frequent delays, in forwarding Prisoners on their Route; after their passports are Obtain’d I flatter myself you will favor Mr. Phillips, with your best assistance in facilitating his return. with the most Convenient Speed I have the honor to be with the greatest Respect and Esteem Dear Sir your much, obliged, and Obedient humble Servant