Sir
The destination of some of the Regiments expected from Ireland being Altered; four of which having been first Ordered to New York; I am in Consequence of this Alteration, and the Orders received thereupon from His Majesty's Secretary of State; to make Application to you, that one of His Majesty's Ships under your Command may cruize in a proper place for these Transports, and to deliver such orders on board the Several Ships as shall be given, that the Troops may be Apprized of the Situation of Affairs in this Country, and be upon their guard on their Arrival. The Orders shall be ready to be delivered to such Officer as you shall think proper to Appoint for this service.
I am with Regard & Esteem Sir ー &