Sir,

The West India Merchants have applied to my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty for a Convoy to the outward bound Trade, which will probably be ready to sail from Spithead about the middle of next Month; I am commanded by their Lordships to acquaint you that a Convoy will be appointed to see the Trade in safety to the Leeward Islands at that time accordingly. I am &ca.

[Endorsed] Vice Adml Gayton, Jamaica ー Jamaica

[Second endorsement] Sent in a Pub. Letter of this date to Mr Bell at Falmouth to be forwarded by the Pacquet.