Gentlemen, New Brunswick Augt. 9th 1776

We have found Clay near South Amboy that will Answer the purpose for retorts, have engaged a potter, & made up the Compound in a small quantity, as an instruction to him, we have not received any Letter from you since our being at Philadelphia. If you will please to let us know what you may have resolved upon our proposals with regard to Sulphur I shall take it as a great favour, and am Gentmen. with great respect Your most obedt. Servt.

Geo: Howard

please to direct to the Care of the Post Master at this place.

RC ; addressed: “To The Honble. Robert Treat Paine Esqr. at Philadelphia”; internal address: “Robert Treat Paine & Floyd Esqrs.”; endorsed.