Sir

All the New York Vessels are pushing out as fast as possible, with every kind of Provisions; it might be of great use to us should your Cruisers search them, and where they found them laden, with Pork, Beef or any kind of Flesh Provisions, to send them here for the use of his Majesty's Troops.

I should likewise be glad you would Order your Officer that goes to New York, to speek to any of the Transports he may see bound there, and to order them to proceed immediately here, but not on any account to mention it at New Yorkー

I am with great Regard &c