Sir

I am to acquaint you that in Consequence of the Representation you have made of the Mischiefs done to the Settlement of Lunenburg by the New England Privateers,TheLieutenant Governor¹ has Order'd the Loyal Nova: Scotian² (Just now return'd to this Harbour from the Bay of Fundy) to be gott ready for Lunenburg. She mounts eight Carriage Guns, but she must be mann'd from Lunenburg, as it cannot be done from hence, and this may be done without any great difficulty, as she may lay in the Harbour until1 Occasion may call her out.

Please to inform of the State of your Ammunition that if there is any want, Application may be made for a Supply. I am Sir. [&c.]