Robert Morris to Richard Henry Lee

I received your favour of the 3d Inst and shou'd very gladly have carried your plan of sending some Cruizers of the Capes of Virginia into execution but really we have none in a Condition to send as you will see by the Account I have given to the Marine Committee. The Vessells its true will soon be ready, but its the devil to get Men.

I ordered the Wasp round from Chester to you at Baltimore. Baldwyn who has the Command of her is an Active smart Fellow. Fit him out directly & let him try to get past the Enemy's Ships, he will perform that service well. I suppose the Lexington is now blocked up. The Vessells from hence shall be sent away fast as possible.

I am, Dr sir, Your Obedt Servant,

Robt Morris