| Content Description | States that he does not believe he made 'a good choice' in appointing Commander Smith to the 'Helena' although he was recommended highly by Admiralty and Somerset House; refers to incomplete trials involving ship's crew; refers to suspension from service of brigs in Ireland which is more important 'than questions of broad and narrow beam'; states that brigs are at Waterford, Youghal and Berehaven; has asked C. Napier to look after handling of 'Helena' if brigs reassembled and comments that he cannot intercede without court-martialing Smith. |