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Sir  Lieutenant Dickinson representing to me that he is unable to act Commander on Bo'ard the Symetry with any Respect of being useful to the service, or without injuring his own Reputation: I am under the necessity of ordering the Symetry away, and Applying to you for the Aid of One of His Majestys Vessels to take her station.

I send this by Lieutenant Dickinson who will be able to explain himself.

I am with great Regard, Sir, &ca.