Admiralty Office 4th March 1777
My Lord
In addition to the Albion, by which your Lordship will receive this Dispatch, I have it in Command from My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you that the Somerset, Nonsuch Augusta & Raisonable of 64 Guns each, are nearly ready for the Sea & will be sent seperately to reinforce the Squadron under your Lordships command without loss of time.
I have the honor to be &c
P. S.
1. PRO, Admiralty 2/1334, LC Photocopy.