Honble Sir

We shod be dad you wod furnish us (by the bearer) with an exact list of the different sized Guns & the number of each, we are to Cast, in order that we may make the earliest preparations ー the length of each size will be sufficient as to the dimensions, as we have got an approved list of the other proportions ー the length of our 18 Pounders is 8½ feet, and the[y] are much esteem'd for land service. 24 Pounders are 9 feet, & 32 Pounders 9½ feet according to our dimensions ー We are with due respect [&c.]