Sir

I have received your dispatch & the bag with rebel letters by Mr Gardiner master of the Rose. Those from John Adams and a few others contain intelligence worth having. The bullocks are extremely acceptable; without small supplies now & then for the sick people their condition will be truly deplorable: And our chief dependence is on your quarter.

A storeship is expected every day, when & not before, you can be supplied with white colours & muster paper.

The Kingsfisher is going on urgent service to Virginia & I cannot directly put another vessel in her room, but the Glasgow will certainly be with you in a little time. I shall rejoice if you are so fortunate as to destroy any of the rebel pyrates; but even a Newhaven man, with stock, will meet with hearty welcome.

Your master returns this morning with the lieutent of the Glasgow & his people. I have nothing further to add but to desire you will continue your wonted vigilance in intercepting the trade of the rebels, & doing them every mischief you can consistent with your powers which I hope soon to enlarge. I am &c