Sir

In consequence of Intelligence having been received of an Army raising in New England, with intention of invading this Province by Land, and that Magazines of Provisions were now forming for that end: It was this day consider'd in Council, and agreed that application be made to you; requesting that you would Order such of His Majesty's Ships or Armed Vessels, as shall be most fitt for the purpose to proceed to the River Kennebeck, Penobscot, & Passamaquoddy in order to get such intelligence as may be had, respecting preparations, which have been made, or are making for any such designs. I am &c