I take the liberty to request that your Excellency will furnish me with a Commission, to Command a Letter of Marque, for Captain Thomas Bell, formerly Commander of the Luzerne, now of the Renette, bound from this Port to Philadelphia; I must likewise trouble your Excellency for Copy of the Instructions, and Bond that is given on receiving a Commission, the latter of which shall be immediately return’d you in form. I have the honor to remain with the highest respect. Your Excellency’s most Obedient and very humble Servant.