Rainbow at Halifax 16th Jany 177
Sir
In Addition to my Letter of yesterday, I beg leave to inform their Lordships that Capt John Burr of His Majestys Ship Milford dyd at Halifax last Night; Capt [Henry] Mowat commands the Milford, & Mr Michael Hyndman (first Lieut of the Rainbow,) the Albany Sloop in his Room, till their Lordships, or Vice Admiral Lord Viscount Howe's Pleasure is known concerning the Appointment. I am Sir [&c.]
Geo Collier
[Endorsed] Rd 24 feby
1. PRO, Admiralty 1/1611.