he wanted provisions which I got him provided with
at Greenock in 12 hours time. I hope to have the
pleasure of seeing you so soon that I shall only
assure you how ready I shall be to throw my mite
into the scale for the support of your interest & views
being with great sincerity S[i]r
Your most obedient
humble servant
Argyll
Edenburgh Aug. 17. 1745