Sir

His Majesty's Service requiring your Return to England; I have it in command from my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you therewith and to signify their direction to you to hold yourself in readiness to return to England accordingly with all the Third Rates under your Command or such of them as may be assembled at Boston as soon after the arrival of Rear Admiral Shuldham as conveniently may be shifting your Flag from the Preston (which is to remain in North America) to such one of the said Third Rates as you shall judge proper. For all which you will receive their Lordships Order in form by the said Rear Admiral. I have the honor to be &c

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