Sir

I had the Honor of your Excellency's Letter of Yesterday. The Cruizers have Orders to send in every Vessel that has any sort of Provisions On board, however I have wrote to Captain [George] Vandeput this Morning and have given him such directions, that if any Vessels are moving with Beef or Pork we shall certainly get hold of them.

Your Excellency's desire respecting the Transports shall be punctually complied with. I have the Honor to be with great regard  Sir [&c.]