Portland: Funchal Road; Island of Madeira 19th May 1775
Sir
Please to acquaint my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty that I arrived at Madeira, in His Majesty's Ship Portland (with the Pomona Sloop in Company) the 12th Instant; and having now compleatly Watered both Ships; and taken on board a Sufficient Supply of Wine; I shall this Ev'ning proceed on my Voyage to Antigua.
Inclosed I have transmitted, the State and Condition of His Majesty's Ships Portland & Pomona I am Sir [&c.]