I have presumed to forward you the resolve of Congress respecting the seizure of the Brig L’amiable Elizabeth at St. John’s Newfoundland by Nicholas Gill Esquire judge of the Court of Vice Admiralty at that place, with sundry other papers.

The Honble Charles Thomson Esquire secretary to Congress writes by this oppertunity requesting you’ll be so obliging to do your endeavour to procure me redress.

I have wrote my friend Mr. John Warder Merchant of London to enter into any stipulations or give such severity as may be necessary to carry on the prosecution against Mr. Gile.

Your Excellency’s condescension in writing to Mr. Warder on the subject, should it be deemed necessary will confer a lasting obligation on Sir. Your most Obedient and very humble servant