Sir-
As I find by the Orders Addressed to Capt Davey that His Majesty's Armed Sloop the West florida is Sent down with an Intention to be of Service to this Province in the present Emergency of Affairs ー I am therefore to request your Excellency in Council will be pleased to point out what in your Opinion will be most Conducive to the Service His Majesty's Sloop is meant for ー I am with great Respect [&c.]
Chas Cobb
His Majesty's armed Sloop [West] Florida Pensacola Septr 2nd 1776.
1. PRO, Colonial Office, 5/634, Part II, 378, LC Photocopy.