By Hyde Parker Junr Esqr Capt of His Majesty's Ship Phoenix.
In Pursuance to Orders from the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.
You are hereby required and directed to put yourself under my Command and Obey all orders & Signals you shall from time to time receive and you are strictly to follow the form of sailing on the other side.
Given under my hand on Board His Majesty's Ship Phoenix this 6th Day of September 1775
H. Parker.
1. Charming Nancy Journal, NYHS. Harrison was master of the Charming Nancy.