Capt^n. Jones
Sir

Jack¹ arrived this morning, am extremely happy that matters on board are to your satisfaction Shall duly observe, and comply with the contents of your Letter—Am Sorry to inform you, that the Ice came down last night very swift with the Ebb, and pretty thick, the frenchmen are much alarm’d at it, M^r. Odea informs me the consequence may be bad unless the Ship is hawled in shore, which I do not think my self Authorised to do, without your order—especially when so nigh as to advise and hear from you in so short a time—Some of the people have this morning applied to me for liberty to go on Shore, which shall not grant them without your approbation—

The Ship is still in good order, on Friday employed eight french caulkers from the shore who altogether did not do as much as we of our own did yesterday, therefore did not send for them again—The Officers Join in their respects I am [&c.]

Shou'd be glad to hear whether there has been any word of the George Shall esteem it a favour if you'll please to forward the Letter to M^r. Shores