Sir/

Please to acquaint my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that His Majestys Ship Repulse with Twenty five Sail of the Convoy under my Command, arrived here yesterday; I have also great pleasure in acquainting their Lordships, that the Troops are in perfect health, having not lost a man during the Voyage; Inclosed you will receive a Return of the Convoy, that Saild from St Hellens with me, the 26th of May last. and believe me to be ー Most Respectfully Sir [&c.]

[Endorsed] Recd 29 Sept