The Day my last was written I purchased the Ship in question for 55500 Livres and by her excellence and fitness for our purpose, I hope she will sufficiently make up for the Loss of the Duc de Chartres.
I have this Day drawn on Mr. Grand in 6 different Drafts for 15000 Livres and have advised him accordingly, which please to desire him to honour; this makes 29,000 l.t. which I have drawn in this Way for Cloth delivered.
The Demand for Shipping seems to increase on account of the quantity Government are taking up. I hear to day that Mr. Ozines Ship is engaged for the King but of this I am not certain. I have the honor to be with great Respect Gentlemen Your most obedient and most humble servant