Providence Feby 9th 1777
Sir
I receiv'd yours, and have Inclosed you Mr [Peter] Richards Commission 2 and Mr Edward Revelys Warrant for Master of Alfred —the Lieutenant of Marines Commission I have not Sent as I don't know at present where Lieutt [William] Hamilton is placed.
Should be glad you will use all your Skill and Industry to get the Alfred fit to proceed on a Cruize as soon as possible — I am Sir [&c.]
E H —
1. Hopkins Letter Book, RIHS.
2. To be first lieutenant of the Alfred.
