Philada March 29th 1777.
Sir,
I have it in Charge from Congress to transmit the above Resolve,2 which is so explicit that I shall not enlarge any farther than to direct, that you do not after Receipt hereof in any Way whatever exercise an Act of Authority or Command over any of the Vessels belonging to or in the Service of the United States of America. I am Sir [&c.]
J H Presid
Eseck Hopkins Esqr Rhode Island.
1. Papers CC (Letter Books of the President of Congress), 12a, 170, NA.
2. Resolve of March 26, 1777.
