Shou’d the Subject of this Letter appear less interesting than I have imagined, I hope the motive will be a Sufficient Apology for the Liberty I take. A Person of my acquaintance who dwells at Some distance from hence, informed of the immense profit made by merchants interested in furnishing divers articles to the Continental Army of North America, has communicated to me Some thoughts concerning one branch in particular, which Seem’d to me worthy of Notice. Tis that of Stockings, especially Cotton ones, whereof he assured me it wou’d be possible to procure a very considerable quantity at a moderate Rate. The Result of my Enquiries has been that thirty or forty thousand pair cou’d be had towards April next, which forwarded to Bordeaux, firsthand cost, Carriage & all Charges comprehended wou’d not amount to more than thirty French Sols a pair, which I reckon to be scarce half the price they usually cost there. If this Hint deserves your consideration, I Shall get it effectuated with All the Zeal of a wellwisher to the cause of Honour & Liberty, a good Subject to your great & powerfull Ally, & a Native of an unfortunate Country which has but too long experienced, as it Still does, the weight of the British yoak.

I am with the most profound Respect. Sir. Your most obedient humble Servant