Sir

I must beg your Excellency's pardon for omitting to mention in my Narrative that I had received two different challenges from Mr. Thomas Graves, Nephew to Admiral [Samuel] Graves, soon after the Affair which happen'd between me and the Admiral on the 11th. instant.

As these Messages were expressly said to have been in consequence of what happen'd between the Admiral and me on that day, I conceive it to be a Material circumstance for your Excellency's information and I trust from your Excellency's known Candor and justice that you will be pleased to make such representation to His Majesty's Ministers as you think I am intitled to deserve.

I am [&c.]