Whitfields ferry June 27 1776
Sir,
We send by Express to be Informed in what forwardness the Furnace for casting Shot is. A Large Quantity of Shot is immediately wanted for the use of the Ships of war and the Army, you will therefore as soon as possible cast a sufficient Quantity of the dimensions sent you by Capt. Forster as also a Quantity of the sizes under mentioned, you are also desired to Cast a Ton weight of small Iron shot to weigh about 13—We desire you will give us a particular account of the work you are now Carrying on that provision may be made for Compleating & forwarding it immediately
Your very hm. Servts
Signed by order of the Council
100 Shott 3½ Inches diameter
130 Do—3 Inches
150 Do—2½ Inches
400 Do—1¼ Inches
To John Wilcoxs Esqr.