I having saild from Norfolk Virginia the first of may with the Sloop Phianix Burthen 80 tons mounting 8 carrige Guns 20 men I purpose mounting four more & Shipping as many hands here as is necessary to fight her. She is ownd By Saml Cad Morris of Phila. henry & thos. of Norfolk Mr. Brown having applyd at williamsburg for a commissn the Governor not having any Blanks by him from congress was obligd to Sail without a commission. If you can send me a commissn per post so as to arrive here by Middle of August Youll oblige Sr. your Most Obdt. humble Servt.