Read the Petition of James Griest setting forth That Your Petitioner has been regularly bred to the Sea and has of late been Employed as assistant English Pilot for the Mississippi in which Quality he was Required on Board His Majesty's Ship Diligence and Continued Pilot of her during her Stay in that River and brought her out from thence And Your Petitioner has furthermore the honor of Captain [Thomas] Daveys Approbation of his behavior Whilst on Board his Ship a Copy of whose Certificate is hereunto Your Petitioner therefore understanding that the Pilotage of this Harbour is become vacant humbly hopes he may be thought Capable of being entrusted with that Charge and with the utmost submission begs your Excellency's Countenance and Protection to be nominated in the Room of the late Pilot and as he is already provided With a Boat fit for the purpose of that Employment he petitions for he hopes (as it shall be his Constant study) to give general satisfaction to his generous Patrons and Employers and to the Masters of all such Vessels as may fall under his care ー And your Petitioner as by duty and Gratitude bound shall ever pray &c. ー Advised that he be appointed a Branch Pilot in the Room of Mr [James] Mant Who has resigned. ー