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Sir It having been this day found adviseable by the Council of War to attempt the defence of the Town of Quebec and it being impossible to defend it without the assistance of the Kings Ships and Seamen under your command, you are requested by the Lt Governor, the Civil Magistrates and the Military Gentlemen who were present at the Council of War to lay up the Ships and order the Seamen on shore for the immediate defence of the Town.

We are with great Regard Sir [&c.]