Copy.
Circular.
Sir

As great Prejudice has ensued to the King's Service by the granting of Licences for Vessels from the West India Islands to navigate the American Seas, under Pretence of bringing Stores for the Fleet and Army, neither wanted nor applied for; Whereby the King's rebellious Subjects have been enabled to obtain Supplies of some necessary Articles of Subsistence, greatly facilitating their further Opposition to the Re-establishment of His Majesty's Authority in these Colonies; We are therefore to desire your Excellency will be pleased not to grant Licences for Rum or Melasses to be cleared for any Port in these Colonies, not declared at the King's peace; excepting to the Contractors for the Army, who will apply to You thereupon; Or until We can have the Honor to signify to your Excellency that such Restriction is no longer requisite.

We have the Honor to be Sir Your most obedient Servants

His Excellency Sir Basil Keith, Govr &c &c &c Jamaica.
The Honble Edwd Hay Barbadoes.
W. M. Burt Esqr Antigua.
Val: Morris Esqr St Vincents
The Rt Hble Lord Macartney Grenada.

[Endorsed] Circular In Lord Howe's Lre No 32