Sir

All his Majesty's Ships and Vessels under my Command are in great want of Boats; Some are deficient in number; the whole, from the extraordinary Service continually required of Boats, are much out of repair ー I find there are many in Town very fit for the King's Service; I beg your Excellency will be pleased to allow Me to order them to be put into the Charge of the Naval Storekeeper to be supplied by him to the Kings Ships as I shall direct, and to be paid for whenever any claimant legally impowered shall appear to demand it. I have the Honor to be with great regard and Esteem Sir [&c.]