My Lord As the season of the Year is now so far advanced that the Navigation of the River Delaware is open, I think it necessary to acquaint your Lordship that in obedience to my orders from the commander in chief of His Majesty's Ships in America, I intend as soon as the Otter Arrives from her Cruize to proceed in the Roebuck to Philadelphia River, and purpose leaving the Liverpool and Otter here, for the defence of this Colony and for the Protection of your Lordship and his Majesty's Loyal and obedient subjects of this Province. I have the honor to be My Lord &ca &ca