Whereas there is great Reason to apprehend the Rebels will make a Descent upon some part of Nova Scotia either to plunder and destroy along the Sea Coast or for more serious purposes; And whereas there is certain information that at Mechias they have a Number of Pyrate Vessels fitted and armed, which may either serve to cover an Embarkation or take and destroy Vessels trading to the Bay of Fundy; And whereas it is requisite that the utmost Care should be taken to prevent Attempts upon any part of Nova Scotia: You are hereby required and directed, notwithstanding any former Orders, to remain in the Bay of Fundy for the protection of our Vessels trading there and for the Security of the Province of Nova Scotia; And you are for these purposes to cruize off Mechias and between Pasamaquody and Grand Menan And in the Passage, which ever you think the most likely place to intercept the Rebel Vessels, but you are at Liberty to proceed to Annapolis or Windsor, or to any other part of the Bay, as you shall see best for the King's Service.

When you are in Want of Provisions you are to repair to Halifax, and having compleated return to your Station or otherwise as Captain Le Cras shall direct. You are at all times to send me an Account of your Proceedings; And you are also to correspond with Captain Le Cras and obey all Orders he may send you for his Majesty's Service, unless superseded by mine.

Given under my Hand on board his Majs Ship Preston at Boston the 10 September 1775