Commodore Douglas
Sir I wrote to you some time past to beg you would send me all the Artificers which could be found, for the purpose of boat building; and not having had the favour of an answer, my impatience, in this so essential point, obliges me again to urge, that you would have the goodness to order up to us, all those Artificers that are called of the navy, and said to be intended for Hallifax, and if there should be others still remaining, of those that are denominated Quarter master General's Artificers, I must likewise beg your assistance towards hurrying them up to us in the most expeditious manner.
When the ships arrive which contain provisions and the materials ready to form the armed boats or Vessels, I beg the provisions and materials may be forwarded preferable to any other things, and without waiting to go with the Troops, should any arrive at the same time. I am Sir &c.