Sir

My Lords Cornmissrs of the Admty having received a Letter from Captain [John] Hamilton of His Majts Ship the Lizard, who had their Lordships Order to receive on board 3000 Stand of Arms, contained in 120 Chests, designed for Quebec, informing their Lordships that the Ship is so full already, that she can take no part of the said Arms, without leaving part of her Provisions behind; I am commanded by their Lordships to send you the inclosed Copy of the said letter, as also One from the Master of the said Ship to Capt Hamilton, upon this Subject, for the Earl of Dartmouth['s] information.

I am Sr [&c.]