Here I am since several days, like Robinson Crusoe, confined in an obscure Corner of this Country, without any body to converse with, but bare Downs, Rabbits, stubborn men, ugly & peevish women, looking out every moment & praying for northerly winds, which only can bring me your friend; at present they are still contrary, blowing from the south parts.— My Instruction ordered me to wait at Amsterdam. But then our friend could have been here 2 or 3 days before I could have reached him; & now the very moment he comes, I will be able, with a boat that is ready for the purpose, to go and deliver him your Letter &c. as wel as to inform you of his arrival & circumstances, without loosing time. I think therefore I may confide, that this measure of mine will have your approbation, & that of your friends; considering moreover, that it costs no more than if I was staying at Amsterdam. However, if the wind should become favorable in a few days, & notwithstanding it none of our friends appear 7 or 8 days after it, then I would think that they had taken another course; & in that case I would leave this station & return to Amst. &c. after having left here good orders to be exactly informed of what should generally happen afterwards.

The following is an Intelligence given me a few days ago. I transcribe it in the proper terms it was delivered to me

“La livrance des fusils, bayonnetes, bandoulieres &c. faite par Mrs. Fiz—& Gd. il y a environ 2 ans, leur a coûté flor. 7. 5s. & ils les ont vendus aux Américains flor. 13. 10s., piece. Ils y ont gagné très-gros; car la Livrance a été considérable. On offre de me produire le compte du fabriquant, qui, dit-on, est de Liege.”

One of the circular Letters of Mr. Bache sent me by Mr. Wm. Franklin I have given to Mrs. Jean De Neufville & Son, at Amsterdam.

I am with great respect, for ever, Dear & honoured Sir, Your most obedient & humble Servant