Sir

You will be pleased to acquaint their Lordships that since my Letter of the 27^th1 the two Transports with Troops (who Saild from Cork under my Convoy) are safe Arrived; as is the Martin Sloop with a part only of her Convoy from England. 

Captain Chamberlayne² informs me, he was in Company a day or two with that part of Admiral Byrons³ Squadron I saw (as mentioned in my Letter of the 27^th) and that he also saw the Albion⁴ at a Distance under Jury Masts but did not speak to her. 

I have the satisfaction to inform their Lordships the Naval and Ordnance Store Ships are safe arrived, and wish it was in my power to say the Victuallers were also, as the Squadron will be much distressed for Bread, and Flour should any Accident happen to them. 

In consequence of the great depredations committted by the small American Privateers in the Harbour of Bay Bulls, Ferryland, Saint Marie's and in Placentia Bay (by which the Boat Fishery has been exceedingly distressed) I have since my Arrival made the best disposition in my power with the Squadron under my Command to protect them from any further insults.... 

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Since writing the above the Achilles Victualler is Arrived.