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Salem, December 7, 1775.
SIR: On Mr˙ Gray' s return I delivered your letter to the Committee of this town, and urged their taking the capture of the brig Kingston Packet into consideration; but, as the matter was novel to them, they have declined it, at the same time observing that there does not appear the least cause to detain the vessel; for, admitting she was at Nova-Scotia contrary to the General Association, (which is not by any means the case,) it points out another method of punishment very different from that of forfiture of property.
I am very sorry my health does not admit of my making; a personal application to the General on this occasion; and as it does not I must beg leave to refer you to the bearer,
RICHARD DERBY, JUN.
John Morland, Esq.
Letter from Richard Derby, Jun., to John Morland
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Mr˙ Gray, and to the master, for any information; and, not having the least doubt but his Excellency will give orders for vessel and cargo to be immediately restored to master. I am, sir, your most obedient servant,