Sir

I beg You will acquain[t their] Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, I have [arrived at] Portsmouth Yesterday Evning; and this [Morning ha]ve hoisted my Flag on board His Majesty['s Ship] Portland, whose State and Condition I here enclose. On Thursday next 1 mean to have her Comp[any giv]en two Months Advance; and will then proceed, (Winds & Weather permitting) agreeable to their [Lordships Or]ders

The Pomona Sloop put back to Spith[ead] Yesterday Ev'ning, for a Supply of Beer; and if it [m]eets their Lordships Approbation, I propose giving Captain [Henry] Brine Orders to put himself under my Command; to accompany me to the Leeward Islands. I am Sir [&c.]

[Endorsed] 19 Apl Ord sent & Approve of him taking the Pomona under his Com. & carrying her with him to the Leed Islands