Sir

If the Wind shou'd not be Fair to Morrow, the Tide of Ebb will not fall out so luckily for Us as we cou'd Wish, and as You think it will be more convenient for You, that we shou'd Attack on the Flood, I have determined in Order not to loose a Moments Time, to take the Chance of Weather, and begin on either the Flood or Ebb as the Wind may Serve; If the Wind shou'd be to the Southward of the East, I will begin on the first of the Flood, If to the Southward the Ebb must be the Time; but at all Events shou'd You think proper to make an attack I will do my utmost to cause a Diversion, and will at any Time of Tide, provided the Wind will let me, get abreast of the Battery with the Ships. I have the Honor to be Sir [&c.]