Chatham in Halifax Harbour, 18th April 1776.
Sir, General Howe having thought proper to send three Transports with a Reinforcement of the 47th Regt to General Carleton at Quebec, and having made application to me for a Convoy to conduct them thither, I am to inform you that I have Ordered Captain [George] Talbot of the Niger to take the said Transports under his care, and proceed with them accordingly. I am Sir [&c.]
[Endorsed] 18 Apl 1776 Halifax V.A.Shuldham R 6 June
