Sir

I send this to inform You of the Arrival of His Majestys' Ship Asia (under my Command) off the City of New York, and at the same Time to acquaint You, that you may depend upon my Endeavours, on your application, to give every such Aid as may be Necessary towards supporting the legal Authority of Government, and ensuring the Safety of His Majesty's faithful Subjects in the Province of New York to which End, I shall be at all Times ready to wait upon, and consult with You, whenever you may think that I may be able by Means of the Kings Ship (under my Command) to afford any assistance for the above Purposes.

Some Dispatches and other Letters which I brought from Boston for you, sent last Night to be deliver'd to your Son:

I have the honor to be, Sir [&c.]