Rev. Matthew Bolles, Easton, Massachusetts to Isaac Hill, Washington DC who then forwards it to John Branch, Secretary of the Navy. Cover portion "Easton Ms [Massachusetts) 5 May Free [Franked mail) Hon. Isaac Hill Contrlr Treasy Dpt US Washington D.C." The author is Rev. Matthew Bolles (1769- 1838) who was born at Ashford, now Eastford, Connecticut and began his career as a businessman until he became a Baptist preacher.