Downs Decr 24/19
Dear Sir
	I received yours this morning with the inclosed which I am very much obligd to you for, I have spoke to Capn Kerr [sic] respecting better accommodation but the ship will not afford better, being full of passangers [sic] in the cabin, Capn Kerr has promise [sic] to do all he can for our comfort, Sir you mentioned in yours dated 20 that you had wrote to Capn Kerr to provide tea & sugar for Mayree I showd him your letter this morning, but he has not taken any notice respecting it yet, upon the whole Capt Kerr is very kind and wishes to make us comfortable as he can. We have had very hard gales from the West; now it is calm and we hope the Lord will favour us with a fair wind shortly that we may proceed on our voyage, Mayree is but poorly having a bad cough at present, Mrs Cowell John and Mayree sends their regarnds [sic] to you, Mrs B. Mr Pratt and all friends
I remain
Your Obd Humble Servt
John Cowell