Boston 30th September, 1775. ー
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Sir, His Majesty having, thought proper to Order me to repair to England immediately, and to Appoint General Howe to Command during my Absence in obedience to these Commands, I shall embark as soon as possible; but As I know the great use you have for His Majesty's Ships, I will not distress you by an Application for a Ship of War to carry me and have therefore Ordered a transport to be got in readyness with all expedition, and shall be Obliged to you for a Convoy as far as may be Necessary,
I am with the greatest Regard, and Esteem. Sir, [&c.]