Sir

I am concerned to find from your Letter November 3d that the Preston's Demand for Ordnance Stores cannot be compleated until a Supply arrives from England, which probably may not be till May or June next. Commodore Arbuthnot acquaints me that you have neither Match, Cordage, Plank or Junk; and that contrary to the Rules of Service these Stores are required from the Yard. If you have not already done it, no time should be lost in demanding the above Articles, and all other kinds of small and great Stores generally used on board the Kings Ships, that the Service may not be retarded for want of necessary Supplies; and you may rely upon it that there will be frequent Applications to you next Summer. I am &c