Philadelphia Sepr. 25th. 1781
Dear Sr.,
I am to acknowledge your favor of the 21st. We have reason to believe Graves has returnd to N York; his fleet much damag’d, the Terrible sunk at Sea, but neither Congress or the Minister of France have receivd any acct from Chessapeake since the return of the fleet. We have been under great anxiety, particularly abt Barras. Do not conclude, my Dr. Sr., that you cannot Send me anything new from Virga. Mr Buchanan is in town - the tea & Shoes will be sent by him. Cottinger is looking out for the Stuff for yr great coat, he has not yet been able to find the green Baze. Present my Comp. to yr Lady.
I am Dr. Sr., Yr. assur’d & affecte Hble Serv,
Danl Carroll
Receiver’s copy, Miscellaneous Folders, New York Public Library.