The Ship William off Norfolk
October 24th '775. ー
Sir
I know nothing of your Situation with Captain Squire, I promise you protection and that I will give you, or your present Deputy, Mr Seldon, if either of you arrives here before to morrow Night, I shall be glad to see you, if you do not His Majesty's business must be done, I shall therefore be obliged to appoint an other in your place. I am Sir [&c.]