Craven Street [London] 25th July 1775
Sir
I have receiv'd their Lordships Order of the 19th Inst Directing me to repair to Portsmouth, & hoisting my Flag on bd His Majs Ship Chatham at that Port, hold myself in readiness to proceed to Boston; & as that Ship is now under repair, & will not be ready to proceed for some time, I beg the favour you will Signifye my request to their Lordships that they will please to indulge me with leave to continue in town to settle my private affairs till the said Ship is near ready for Sea. I am [&c.]
M: Shuldham
[Minute] 25 July to be comply'd with
1. PRO, Admiralty 1/484, LC Transcript.
