St. Augustine 24 Decr ー 75
No 35.
My Lord, When I was at the meeting of the Creek Indians, the Major Part of the three Companies, of the 16. Regiment arrived in the Diligence Packet Boat, apd a small Sloop. I have the honour to enclose a Return of them; your Lordship will by it, see the very weak State of this Province, of the 68 Present, there is eleven sick, When the 14. Regiment, or rather the remains of it that are here, shall leave this Province.
A Lieutenant is left at Pensacola, and a Serjeant Corporal and twelve Private[s] for an Opportunity of a passage.
I have the honour to be with the greatest Respect, my Lord, Your Lordships [&c.]
[Endorsed] St Augustine 24 Decr 1775, Govr Tonyn (No 35)
R/ 3d June 1776 (1 Inclosure)