Draft of letter to Duchess of Albemarle at Welbecke, Notts. "Mine of the 27th Instant came I hope to your hands…covered a copy of the African Co's petition..." Yours of 24 received. Wish your to proceed only in name of the Council and Assembly of Jamaica to justify the Duke's government. We intend tomorrow to exhibit a petition to the Lords of the Committee of Trade in the name of Mr Knight asking the African Company for more particulars (Mr Ward's advice to gain time). You must come here, otherwise your affairs will be at a standstill