Mr Stephens.
Sir,

Several more Recruits for the Battalion of the 60th Regiment at St Augustine being arrived from Germany, it is intended that a further number than was at first proposed should embark on board the Springfield, if she can receive them after the Ordnance Stores and Indian Presents are on board; I am therefore directed by Lord George Germain to desire you will move the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to give the necessary Orders to provide Accomodations for, and receive on board the said Transport, 6 Commissioned Officers 53 Non Commissioned Officers and private Men, together with Two Officers Wives, four Soldiers Wives and about 15 Tons of Cloathing and Baggage, if the said Transport has room for the whole, or so many of the private Mep as can be received after the Officers and the Officers Wives are accommodated. ー I am &ca