My Lord

Having received a Letter from Vice Admiral Gayton Commander in Chief of His Majestys Ships and Vessels at Jamaica, dated the 16th Novr last, acquainting us with Intelligence he had received of a considerable Force having been assembled liy the Rebels upon the River Ohio, with an Intent to attack West Florida by the Way of the Mississippi and of his Proceedings in other Matters with the Squadron under his Command; We send your Lordship inclosed a Copy of his said Letter for His Majesty's Information. and are My Lord &ca