6 Septr. 1776
Sir
I have communicated to my Lords Commrs of the Admty your Letter of the 1st July last,2 informing them of the Death of Robt Christian Esqr late Judge of the Vice Admty of Antigua; & recommending Edward Byam Esqr of that Island to succeed him in that Employment; And I am commanded to acquaint you that their Lordships have been pleased to appoint Mr Byam accordingly. I am &c-
PS
Vice Adl Young at Antigua ー Sent to Mr Benjamin at Deal to forward by the first ship. Duplicate by the Packet 3d Octr 1776
1. PRO, Admiralty 2/552, 496-97.
2. See Volume 5, 868.
