Sir

I have received and communicated to my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty your three Letters of the 13h and 31st. May and 1st June,² with their respective Inclosures giving an account of your proceedings with the Squadron under your Command and of your having caused the Brigantine you have purchased to be commissioned and called the Endeavour, and appointed Lieutenant Francis Tinsley from the Seaford to command her, and Mr George Anson Byron to be Lieutenant of the Seaford in his room and in return I am to acquaint you that their Lordships will confirm the said Commissions when presented to them for that purpose; and that the Report of the condition and valuation of the Brigantine you have purchased is sent to the Navy Board to remain as a Voucher in their Office. I am &c

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