Admty Office 28th Apl 1777
My Lord
My Lords Commissioners of the Admty intending that when this summers Campaign in America is over, Rear Admiral Sr Peter Parker shall proceed to Jamaica, to relieve Vice Adml Gayton in the Command of His Majts Ships & Vessels on that Station; I am commanded by their Lordships to acquaint you therewith and that your Lordship will have orders in form by the next conveyance for sending him thither accordingly. I have the Honor to be &c.
P. S.
Rt Honble Vice Adml Lord Howe at New York by the Liverpool By Express at ½ past 5 PM
1. PRO, Admiralty 2/554, 469.
