Sir

I receivd an order from the Regulating Caprs. on
Decr. 31st. to brake up my rendezrous of repair to the
Sutherland ; And I have Just now receiv'd 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. Thift< no role >
and Therefore according to agreement I hope you
will acquaints the Court of discharge the recognizance
of

Sir
I am most obed

I most Hble Sen
Geo. Johnstone< no role >