Two days ago I troubled your Excellency with my proposals about the Copper through the hands of Mr Hamilton requesting that they might be forwarded by the first good opportunity since which I have consulted with a friend who advises that they lay by in your hands before they are sent as being premature and if taken may lead the proposers into difficulties. I must own that I am not so apprehensive, but I submit to better Judgment.

In that letter I requested that you would forthwith send to Mr Bowens the Value of the Case shipp’d for you by me from the Governor as the Captain has lost it and Mr Bowen wants the particulars that he may recover the amount.

I was informed that you have lately been Ill I hope you are now perfectly recovered which I shall be happy to hear of.

God Bless and protect your Excellency is the hearty prayer of My Dear Sir. Your faithful and affectionate