Sir

I have received your letter inclosing a Packet from their Lordships for Vice Admiral Young, which I shall agreeable to their directions deliver immediately on my joining him —

Likewise acquainting me that their Lordships have received intelligence that Seven Ships from 20 to 30 Guns were preparing by the Rebels at Boston with intention to come into the English Channel; and that five others were intended to be sent to Barbadoes, and in consequence, signifying their commands to me to be particularly careful during my Voyage to keep together the several Ships which may proceed under my Convoy; In answer I must beg you will assure their Lordships that my unwearyed endeavors shall not be,wanting to the protection of the very large Convoy their Lordships have done me the honor to intrust me with, neither the exertion of my every ability at all times in obedience to their commands. I am Sir [&c.]

P: S: The Richmond and Nottingham Store Ships have not as yet made their appearance