Isaac Chauncey to Thomas Mann Randolph

Sir, U S Ship General Pike off Stoney Island 1st November 1813

I was last evening honored with your letter of yesterdays date. and will with much pleasure afford you all the facility in my to transport yourself and men to Grenidear Island the weather at present is so bousterous that it would be utterly impossible to approach the Island with safety I will however as soon as it moderates send a Vessel to the Harbor for you—

I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Sir your Most Obt St
I. Chauncey
RC (MHi); addressed: “Col. T. M. Randolph 20th Reg. Inft. Sacketts Harbor”; endorsed by Randolph: “Isaac Chauncey Nov. 1. 1813.”
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