[Extract]
Sir

The Bearer Monsieur Lafine has been here to procure a Commission in behalf of my friends Messrs Angeron & Rolland of Basseterre. As there is no Continental or State Vessell at present in this port, I am nbt able to accomodate him, but have recommended him to you as a person that can. ー If you can consistently with your Duty grant him a Copy of your Commission you will oblige me much by doing it, and at the same time serve the Cause, as you know such a measure will tend to foment the Quarrel which will probably take place between the Kingdom of France & England ere long. If you give Mr Lafine a Commission it will be proper to certifie that it is a true Copy of your own, & that the Vessell is to serve as a tender to your Brige-her Name, that of the Capt, number of Guns &ca should also be inserted.²

[Endorsed] 5th May 1777. (No 3) In V. Ad: Youngs letter No 7. dated 12 June 1777.