Sir,

Captain [John] Raynor of His Majesty's Ship Chatham having acquainted me, that by taking On board a Flat Bottom Boat in consequence of their Lordships Order, he shall be obliged to leave Two of the Estblish'd number of Boats allowed to the Ship, at Portsmouth, I beg the* favour you will signifye my request to their Lordships, that they will please to cause the said Two Boats to be sent out to the Chatham by the first proper Conveyance.

I profit of this opportunity to represent to you, Sir, that I apprehend there will be a very Extraordinary # number of Ships wrights and Carpenters wanted for the Service in North America, where I am to Command, which I submit to their Lordships consideration to take such measures as they shall think proper to provide them. I am [&c.]

Minute 29 Sepr
*directns to the Navy Bd accordingly
#refer it to the Navy Bd for their considn & opinion.