Sir

I sent an Officer with my Orders to take up, and bring onboard the Fleet some deserters who Enlisted out of the Army, and receiv'd their Months pay — and he took up Seven at Warwick, and brought as far as the Fulling mill — where a number of the Inhabitants got together, and took the Men away from him — the names of the Men taken away are as follows —

John Joyce, John Allen, Benjamin Howard, Abel Bennet, George Burgess, Wm Japes, & Job Bridge —

and the following Men have likewise desertd

Benj. Weldale, Joseph Braymour, Arthur King, Durfy Springer, Daniel Jones, Willm Chadsey, David Ralph, and William Jacklyn —

I make no doubt but your honour will give the Necessary Orders to have them taken up, and Sent onboard the Ships — if you will please to let me know whether you'll give Orders for the above purpose, you will Oblige Sir — Your humble Servant —

I send you by Creetman two Officers in the Service of George the third which you will order taken Care of as you think fit — I am Sir [&c.]