Captain Lawrence Wright, C-in-C of the Squadron for the West Indies, has urged the necessity of hiring a Ship to take such Provisions as the Men of War could not stow, which would be to the advantage of the Soldiers in their accommodation for lodging.
I am sending a Copy of Captain Wright's letter and request your opinion what quantity of Provisions may be thought necessary to be sent with the Squadron by a Merchant Ship, there being some expectation of it being done gratis, or at a small charge to their majesties.