Chatham in Halifax Harbour 16th April 1776.
Sir,
I am to inform you that I left Nantasket Road on the 27th March with the Centurion, Lively, and Tryal Armed Schooner, the Transports with the Troops and other Vessels, and that the whole Fleet arrived at this place on the 2d April; and I have much satisfaction in acquainting you that not the least accident or loss happened during the passage. Captain Hamond of the Roebuck having by his Letter of the 3d March (an Extract of which I sent you with my last) acquainted me that the Liverpool and Otter were in want of sundry Stores, and short of Provisions, I have sent a Supply for them by the Fowey, and have Ordered Captain [George] Montagu to continue under the direction of Captain Hamond; I have also added the Glasgow to the Ships under his Command, so that with the Force he will now have, I hope he may be able to effect some, if not all the Services in the Delaware, pursuant to their Lordships directions. I am Sir [&c.] .
M: Shuldham
[Endorsed] R 6 June