Sir

We are inform'd Lieut. John Lurty is now in your Neighbourhood if so be pleas'd to let him know that the Commissioners of the Navy have appointed him first Lieutenant of the Galley now building at Fredericksburg ² under your command and desire him to repair to his duty accordingly ー

We have sent Capt [Wright] Westcott of the Scorpion to the Ropewalk for the Rigging for your Vessel and hope he will be with you in a fortnight

Navy Board [Williamsburg] 17th Apl 1777 ー