pilot vessels and pilots which you may be able to find, and bring them up to Calcutta.
"A pilot will be sent on board you by the Master Attendant, who will furnish you with orders to him to point to you such pilot vessels as may be in the service of the French nation.
"In the execution of this service the utmost secrecy is to be observed.
We are, Sir,
Your most obedient servants,
Warren Hastings.
P. Francis.
Edw. Wheeler.
Fort William, 9th July, 1778."