Whitehall 12th July 1775
Sir
The Stores to be carried to Quebec & Virginia by the Ships taken up for that purpose, are as follows ー Vizt
And I am directed by Lord Dartmouth to desire that the proper Orders may be given for receiving the said Stores on Board.
The Board of Ordnance furnish the Arms, Ammunition and Field Pieces, Mr Alderman Harley provides the cloathing, and Sir James Esdaile the Accoutrements, & directions are given to each respectively to ship the Stores with all possible dispatch.
1. PRO, Colonial Office, Class 5/121, LC Transcript.