Sir

I received a Note Yesterday from Mr Knowles acquainting me, that He was in the Ranger Sloop of[f] Spence's Inlet and wou'd undertake to carry any Vessel in There not exceeding Eleven Feet Draft. We have Seven Transports that Draw Eleven Feet or Under, and if You have any thoughts of Landing There, which I understand by Captain Moncrief is your intention, the Ranger and St Lawrence Schooner may go over the Bar and prevent any Works from being Raised to oppose You. I am sorry You wou'd not do me the Honor to make the Bristol your Head-Quarters; Plans might then have been fotmed and carried into Execution with more ease than They can be at Present, and if You will now do me that Honor I will accommodate You in the best manner I am able.

It will be necessary to Sound and Examine this Bar, least the Rebels shou'd have Sunk Vessels to obstruct the Channel, I shall be therefore obliged to You, if You will let the Delegate go on this Service. I have the Honor to be Sir [&c.]