Sir,

I receivd an order from the Regulating Caprs. on
Decr. 31st. to brake up my rendezirous of repair to the
Sutherland ; And I have Just now receivd orders to repair
to Spithead : The first I send you for a Satisfaction, the
other I keep for my Warrant By this it will be
Impossible for me to Appear against Willm. Thiss< no role >
And therefore according to agreement I hope you
will Acquaint the Court & discharge the recognizance
of

Sir
Your most obed
I most Hble Senr
Geo: Johnstone< no role >