Sir/

The Ballast you are in want of is on Board Capt Taylors Vessel² and cannot be spared, you must therefore endeavour to supply the Place with Shingle Ballast or any thing that will answer the purpose. — There is no White line to be had or you should be furnished with it. — We expect and doubt not but you will make all the dispatch in your Power in getting your Vessel cleaned and coming down as soon as Possible.—

N.B. You are desired to have your Vessel smok'd & thoroughly cleaned in Order to prevent Sickness amongst your Men & be particularly careful in keeping her Clean. —