Translation.
Philadelphia, October 27th, 1780.
Sir,
In obedience to an order, which the Captain of the store-ships in this port has just received, he will sail for Boston or Rhode Island on Monday or Tuesday next. Will your Excellency have the kindness to inform me, if he can be convoyed to the mouth of the Delaware, or to any other distance, by one of the Continental frigates.
I have the honor to be, &c.
MARBOIS.
TO THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS.
Translation.
Philadelphia, November 1st, 1780.