Capt. Bright
Sir

The Governor and Council have thought proper to convert your Vessell¹ into a Merchantman, in consequence of which resolution I am now to desire you will proceed with her immediately up to Cumberland Town on Pamunkey River, where the hands must Load her with Tobacco to be taken out of the Ship Jane now at Cumberland should any previous arrag^ts be found necessary, you'll please have them done: I hope it is unnecessary for me to urge to you, how essential it is that this matter should be conducted with care and Industry as I am well persuaded you will Act for the best, let me hear from you with respect to the progress of the Vessells Load^g & any other information that may be serviceable. I am [&c.]