Hartfield Armed Transport. Barbadoes January 30th 1776.
(a Copy) Sir,
I beg leave to acquaint you that I arrived at this Place yesterday from Boston, and as soon as I can get the Rum and Provisions that Captain [B.C.] Payne has engaged, I shall make the best of my way to Antigua, when I will do myself the Honor of waiting on you. Enclosed I send you a Copy of my Instructions from His Excellency Major General [William] Howe, and I am Sir [&c.]
H: Chads.
1. PRO, Admiralty 1/309. Chads was a naval officer assigned to the transport division of the army.
