Sir

Messrs Bird and Weatherby two Merchants of London, having represented to my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty that they have freighted the Ship Julius Caesar Azariah Uzuld Master, to proceed to Boston with a Cargo of Fresh Provisions live Stock and other Necessaries for the use of His Majesty's Navy and Army at that place; Their Lordships, being willing to encourage a Speculation which may be attended with benefit to the healths of those who may think fit to partake in the purchase of the said Cargo, have been pleased, in compliance with the request of the said Merchants, to command me to recommend it to you to permit the said Ship to come into the Harbour, and to give such Countenance to the Persons entrusted with the Cargo as may be necessary and proper towards the enabling them to dispose of the same. I am &c