Sir,
I have the happiness to Inform you that I have fully made Up my Company at Ocracock—And have prayd ye freedom to Draw on you for the sum of Two Hundred & Ninty five pounds prock—Which I should be Glad You'd Order paid to Mr John Jones—it being for a quantity of Cloth &c. for ye Use of my Company.
I hope to be Capable of guarding against all Enemies who may offer to oppose us here.