[No.] 195

Sir I have got thus far with the armed Vessels, except the Inflexible which I expect up tomorrow or next day at farthest, after which we shall take the first favorable wind to proceed upon our expedition.

I have given a Commission to Captain La Force to build a vessell for lake Ontario, in the execution of which I beg you will give all the assistance he may require ー We have no news of Burn who was sent down to you ten days ago. I am &c.