Sir

I can only say in answer to that part of your Excellency's letter Augt 9. respecting the Bay of Fundy that two Armed Schooners Vizt the St Lawrence and Hope sailed from hence the 21st ulto with orders to proceed to Annapolis [Royal] and Windsor and bring with them all Vessels they may find laden or nearly ready to depart for Boston. I hope No unforseen accident will prevent their executing that Service with dispatch and safety.

Captain [Edward] LeCras who is going in His Majs Ship Somerset to Halifax to refit and return again to Boston, has my Directions to send the Tartar immediately to Annapolis where Capt [Edward] Medows will make enquiry for and convoy to Boston every thing Coming this way. I am Sir with great respect and regard [&c.]