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Sir Being arrived here from England in His Majesty's ship under My command, and understanding by Captain Squire of His Majesty's Ship the Otter, you had resolved the Kings ships should be restricted from all supplies of Provisions; I have to request your Answer whither you still persevere in that resolution, and to take it into your consideration, what must be the consequence of it; the Power which sent me hither only can recall me, till that time I dare not move. The effusion of the Blood of the Innocent and Helpless is most distant from my desires; but the effects of Numbers of Men let loose to satisfy their hunger after fresh Provisions must be evident to every one. I am [&c.]