| Alicante August 10th. 1786 |
Finding my self unable to Imbark, and desiring to have my declaration forwd. as soon as possible according to your Excellenc\y/ orders;. have sent the vessel to Give the earlyst notice. She Saild. the ninth of this Curt. with Every Transaction, together with my last order\s/ from your Excellencys. the Vessel is insured and doth not sail at publick expence. I should be glad if I could here if mr. Randile had arrivd. and had dlrd. to your Excellency my decleration which I forwd,d by him: at the reception of your Excellency last orders to me. I Stated my Situation in Two letters one of the 15th July & the other of the 18th. ditto, hope they have come safe to hand
I am with due Respect / Your Excellencys most Obed,nt / Hmle. Serervt
John Lamb