Sir,

In addition to the Order which you will receive herewith from my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty for proceeding to North Carolina, I am commanded by their Lordships to signify their direction to you to send to Governor Martin, as soon after your arrival as possibly may be, to apprize him that you have the Pacquet for him mentioned in the above Order, and to know in what manner it can be conveyed to him with the greatest safety; and when you have received his answer, to observe in every respect his directions with regard to the mode of Conveyance, Or, to the continuing it in your own custody, if the situation of affairs shall be such as to induce the Governor to think that more eligible. I am &ca

P S. It is their Lordships further direction that you keep this Letter, and the Order it refers to, a profound secret; And on no account to make known to any person whatever any part thereof, more especially what relates to the Pilots and your cruizing for Sir Peter Parker.

P S.

Capt Furneaux, Syren, Plymo

[Endorsed] Inclosed in the Order refer'd to of this date & sent by Butler the Messenger at 5 P M.