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Sir/  I have received yours in Regard to your being in great want of Boats, for the Ships and Vessels under your Command, I have no Objection to your proposal, and all those that can be found fit for your Service shall be Ordered into the Charge of the Naval Storekeeper, he becoming liable to pay for them whenever any Just Claiment shall appear.

I am with great Regard & Esteem Sir, &ca

P.S. You will be so good as send a proper person to receive the boats, and to take charge of them.ー