Gentlemen,

As it is now time for us to be Imployd In prepearing and geting in Order our fire fleet and armed Boats, to be as Earley as possible fit for action, Thought Proper to lay before you our wants for That purpos, Vizt: —

For the appointment of two Capts for two armd boats. The one that came upp from the Capes, the Other now allmost Built. I whould wish To Recommend my son, Thomas Hazelwood, for one, and Mr [James] Brown, Lieutenant of the fire Brig, For the other.² & I whould wish to have an order On mr [Robert] Towers for what we may want for the making Fals fires, Sky Rocketts, & some Port fires, as night Signales for our fleet, & an order on Mr. [William] Richards for what we may whant of him. I am, Gentn [&c.]