This is to inform I am and American Born in Baltimore and served my time to the say to Mr. Isaac Vanbevres Justice of Peace living upon falspoint. And I was taken in a Brig called the rizing States taken by the Terrible a Ship of 74 Guns belonging to the Englinsh and was sent to the Aspital being unwel from whench I made my Escape and was taken by the press Gang and sent on Board the fox where I remained untill I was taken By the Junon Frigate belonging to the French. And I take this opertunity of writing to you to let you know I want to serve my native Country as I have a Wife in Philadelphia living in Shippen Street she is the Daughter to Joseph Hunter and I was in Mr. Colwels employment during the time I lived in Philadelphia. I would have sent my Name along with the rest of the Men only I was in another Castle from them and did not know untill after they had sent it. So I take this opertunity of writing to your Honour in hopes it would answer as well. So I hope your Honour will send me home to my Country once more and no more at present from your Humble servant