Since seeing you at Passy—I have consulted with Mr. Barthy fully upon the subject of Capt. Hardy, & propos’d to him opening a subscribtion for the relief of this unfortunate person—But he discourag’d me from persuing this disagreeable alternative—& said he was persuaded that his Excellency would listen to his request upon second reflection—espetially as Mr Laurens commission’d me to assure him that he would indemnify you to the publick in this case (for wtc. I will stand accountable) you certainly take no risk upon yourselves—however—If it’s impossible to advance the whole, perhaps you may find it convenient to advance the half—If so, Mr Laurens has promis’d to give 10 guineas out of his own private purse—I will make up the remainder out of my own private wch. will compleat the ammount.

Pray be so good as to have my passport ready for this afternoon as I am undetermined whether to [sett] t’morrow morng or afternoon—

Should you have any commands for [Eng’d]—I shall be happy to be charg’d with them. Your Very He St.