Mr Whidbey, Edinburgh, to Lord Keith, on the state of the flotilla here, and protection of the firth of forth, fitting out boats, 25 herring boats, list of vessels from Captain Bligh, suitability of Aberlady bay for a harbour, possible landing places for the enemy, not enough signal stations, need 3 stations to Newcastle

6 January 1804 Mr Whidbey, Edinburgh, to Lord Keith, on the state of the flotilla here, and protection of the firth of forth, fitting out boats, 25 herring boats, list of vessels from Captain Bligh, suitability of Aberlady bay for a harbour, possible landing places for the enemy, not enough signal stations, need 3 stations to Newcastle