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John Carey to Maryland Council of Safety

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Schooner Resolution, December 9th, 1776.

GENTLEMEN: I have the honour to inform you that I am arrived safe at the Capes, and with a promising fair wind; also the pleasure to inform you that the vessel goes exceedingly better than was imagined; as coming down the bay I have had an opportunity of trying her on a wind and before it, and in all manners, but going with the wind quartering, have run the Ninety-Two hull down in less than five hours, and have several times shortened sail for the pilot boat, and of which the pilot can assure your Honours of the truth of the above.

Your Honours may depend on my doing my utmost endeavours in making the best of my way to Martinique, and in every respect fully fulfilling the orders that you have been pleased to honour me with.

I am, and shall ever remain, your Honours' most obedient, humble servant,

JOHN CAREY.

The honourable Council of Safety for the Province of Maryland.

P˙ S. The pilot is an able, serviceable man, and has conducted the vessel in every respect to my entire satisfaction.