Sir:
The Bearer waits upon your Excellency for two letters of Marque Commissions, one for the Brig Rainbeau, burthen about
100 Tons, 10 carriage Guns, 4 Swivels, 25 men, Martin Ferns, Commander; Savage & Westmore & Mr. Roulhac, owners. The other for the Brig Fanny, Burthen, about 120 Tons, 10 carriage Guns, 4 Swivels, 25 men, Thomas Alderson, Commander; Savage & Westmore, owners. The Bonds necessary to be signed will be perfected at any time. They should be sent here, or to Edenton, and the Bearer will pay for the Commissions.