Lord North ー I have seen Lord Sarn:lwich and I think settled the Command of the N. American Fleet agreably to Lord Howe's proposal to Me yesterday the mode of.Saving Lord Sandwich and Shuldham I think realy without the least objection; if there had been any I should have jumped over it to settle this material affair. Lord Sandwich deserves commendation for being so very complying. I desire You will take no notice of this he will state the whole at Your Dinner and is already gone to. speak to Lord Howe .. I out of delicacy to Lord Sandwich leave the expedients I have consented to, to be named by himself to You.

Quee~s House . Feby 3d 1776 T pt 3. ~M.