Sir
I am really concerned your Excellency has so much trouble with the Transports people. It is very true many of their Seamen are on board the King's Ships and it is also certain that when Seamen are bent upon leaving a ship no Consideration stops them, And that before the 19th of April had they not been taken in the Men of War, they would absolutely have deserted.
To prevent if possible any farther Complaints to Your Excellency from the Agents of Transports on this head, I will immediately order that No Transport Man shall be received on board any of the King's Ships in future, And I hope the Masters will find Means to keep them satisfied on board
If your Excellency will be pleased to relieve Twenty seven Men in the Scows with Marines that Number shall directly be ordered on board the Empress of Russia Good Intent and Jane Transports
So far as the safety of the King's Ships will admit of I am heartily willing to give your Excellency every assistance in My power. I have the honor to be with great respect and Regard
Sir [&c.]