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I issued the enclosed Proclamation which has induced them to come over.-
I hope it will be in Your Excellency's former to relieve their [present?] [illegible], without which [illegible] must suffer from the approaching season and the [illegible] of every necessary to carry them through the Winter.
I have the honor to be Sir
Your Excellency most obedient humble Servant
Alexander Cochrane
Vice Admiral
Commander in Chief