Providence Jany 15th 1777
Captn Joseph Olney Sir
You are to go immediately to Boston, and there take Charge of the Brigt Cabot, mann her as soon as possible and proceed directly on a Cruize against the Enemys of these States, and Chiefly for Transports — When you are near ready to Sail you will let me know, so that you may have the latest Instructions which I have from the hon. Marine Board — I am Sir [&c.]
E H Cr in Chief
1. Hopkins Letter Book, RIHS.
