Sir

As there is a number of Vessles expected here with flour &c from Virginia, on Accot. of the United States, you are desir'd to unload & Store the Cargoes, until opportunity presents to Ship it to Norwich to the care of Captn Joshua Huntington, or to Hartford to the care of Jeremiah Wadsworth Esqr. and it is then to be Shipp'd, in small Vessles in such a manner as may be thought the most secure from the enemy.

And all Masters of Vessles arriving with such Cargoes are hereby Directed to Deliver them to you.

By Order of the Comsy Genl. [&c.]