Sir,

Sir Hugh Palliser has desired me, upon the Paper of Memoranda which you inclosed to him for private Information, in your letter of the 7th of January, to desire you will please to inform me.

First, the Names of the three Victuallers which have been taken up by the Treasury, also their Masters, & where they lie.

2d The Size or Dimensions of the Sloops propased for the Navigation of Lake Champlain, & a draft of those Sloops, with what other particulars you can, & to note whether designed for fast Sailing or for Burthen.

3d The nature of the Batteaux to be provided in frame, these being a sort of Vessel unknown in this Country, so that if it can be done, they should be described by a Drawing. What part of the Materials may be provided on the Spot, which, if to be done at all, would be with more Expedition and Advantage than by carrying the same from England to Place where they are to be set up. I am &c.