. . . Having dispatched all the public business of Tobago, I sailed from thence on the 12^th. of January, & arrived at Carriacou the principal of the Grenadines, on the 13^th., I returned here on the 16^th., and had the pleasure of seeing the London fleet, destined for these Islands, arrive all safe on the next day. The Deal Castle, under whose protection the ships for Grenada came down, is to remain here for our particular protection.—The Aurora intended for the Tobago station, having lost her Mizen Mast and sprung her Boltsprit, was obliged to bear away for Antigua to refit, but I presume will speedily return.—

I imagine, the Adventure Transport¹ (with the 24 Eighteen pounders and a detachment of Matrosses on board, intended for Tobago, as mentioned in your Lordship's dispatch of the 4^th. December,) could not get down the River in time, to join the West India Convoy, as We have not yet received any account of her.—

I beg leave to express how very sensible I am of your Lordships constant attention to the security, & wants of this Government & have the honor to be with the highest Respect My Lord [&c.]