Whitehall 13th November 1775.
Sir
I am directed by Lord George Germain to desire you will transmit to me for his Lordship's Information, a return of the Ordnance, Ammunition, and Stores intended to be sent with the Seven Regiments now preparing to embark for an Expedition to North America, with the Names of the Vessels on board which such Ordnance, Ammunition and Stores either are, or are intended to be embarked. I am &ca.
J Pownall./
1. PRO, Colonial Office, 5/161, 112. Boddington was a deputy in the Board of Ordnance.