Cyrus Griffin to Thomas Jefferson, November 2, 1779

Philadelphia Nov. 2nd. [1779]

Sir

My Colleague Mr. Mercer has charged himself with the naval Commissions mentioned a post ago in a letter from your excellency.

We have a report from the Eastward that a bloody Engagement has happend in English Channel, and that the admiral of his Britanic Majesty was met with sails and Colours flying; but we do not give the utmost credit to the Intelligence.

I have the honor to be, Sir, Your excellency’s most obedient and humble servant,

C. Griffin