Sir/

Mr [George] Jackson informs us that he is in danger of being taken off from the Post he has the Care of by the Enimies Barges. The board is of opinion that the Signal Boats is of no use, and ought to be discharg'd, which you will order to be done; the two Guard Boats, [Charles] Lawrence & [Daniel] Murphy,² we are inform'd have much trouble with their people, should that be the case, are apprehensive they are in great danger shou'd they be attack'd by the Enimies Barges, especially as the Inhabitants are mostly disafected. It's the Opinion of the Board they ought to be Sent up. You'l inquire into the state of those two Boats & Order them for the present as you think best —