I litle expected to have had the pleasure to Address you again from [herein]. Nor woud I now, Were it not to Acknowledge your Esteemed favour of the 15th Inst: come to hand this morning.—

Captain Jones prevailed to get the wages due 45 of the Seamen of the B: H: Richard now on board the Ariel, but not a Single Sale of prize money, nor any deposite for those gone to America of either wages or prize money—Mr Wharton to whom I shewed your letter tells Me, the reason of Capt. Jones Silence, proceeds mainly from an Aversion to Add to the trouble and vexation this business must have given. Your G: F— who cannot but perceive the gross abuse & imposition practice all allong by the Gentlemen in whose hands the money must have been for some time.

The Commodore is on board at Groa, riding for Some days at Anchor in hard gales of Wind. I learn it is not his intention to come on shore if he can get his business finished, but I am told likewise, he is to write doctr. Franklin before his departure.

I shall pay Attention to what you recommend and I plainly See the necessity of its being done at all Risque’s—

The Gentleman lately arrived, must certainly, have much to Employ him, not to be able to pay his respects to a Character who has a right to his first Visit—There may be reasons, & I believe of no great importance to many in the world—

I am obliged to Dotr. Franklin for the honour of my bills. Some ports ago I requested Mr Grand to inform him of my having sent off the bills of lading by different Vessels—

Shoud I remain here any time, I shall probably write you again, when I see Capt: Jones

My best Respects wait on Doctor Franklin, believe me Most Sincerely My Dear Sir Your friend & Obedt Serv.