Number 7.
Sir

Enclosed I transmit a Return of the Officers in different Stations which I have had Occasion to appoint for carrying on the King's Service in the Squadron under my Command.²

The Concerns of the Victualling, and Distribution of Naval Stores under proper Restriction, with other Matters respecting the Department of a Master Attendant, are so extensive, that I have been under a Necessity of having extraordinary Assistance in both these Branches. I send Copies of the two Appointments for their Lordships more particular Information therein; Hoping they will be pleased to authorize the Continuance of them, and also that of two Officers for Duty onboard the Eagle, in Addition to the established Number of Lieutenants, which are not sufficient for the current Duties of a public Ship; As well as the Nomination of an Assistant Agent requisite for the various Duties incident to the different Debarkations of the Hessian Corps, and landing and reshipping the Baggage and Stores of those inexperienced Troops.

I should have deemed it expedient to confirm the several Appointments made by Sir Peter Parker to the Vacancies that were occasioned by the Action at South Carolina, had my Powers been of sufficient Extent: But the Vacancy occasioned by the Resignation of Captain [Alexander] Scott³ not corresponding with the Letter of my Instructions, I have left the Promotions consequent of that Resignation, as they stand in the enclosed Return from the Commodore, until their Lordships pleasure is signified concerning them. I am Sir [&c.]