L, UkLPR, Adm. 1/488, fols. 183-84. Addressed at foot: "Philip Stephens Esqr./Secretary of the Admiralty." Docketed by Stephens: "No. 54/20 Feby 1778/Rhode Island/Lord Howe/R, 13 May." Endorsed by Stephens: "15 May/Send Copy to/the Mr Gl of ordnance/& desire &c."