Sir

As Capt^n. Ourry will be to move in the Somerset below the Cheveaux de frieze, that the Experiment of a more suitable draft of Water, may be employ'd as Occasion requires in conjunction with the other Ships left above that Obstruction, & as the conduct of them will by your seniority devolve on you I am to desire your attention may be given to render with those ships all the Assistance you are able; in the Manner required by the Lieut^t. General, the Earl Cornwallis on the Service under his Lordships Conduct—I am [&c.]