Sir The Vote of the General Court is at length received but upon such Terms & in Such a Manner; that his Excellency the General does not chuse to meddle with either of the Vessels ー2
You will therefore on Receipt of this take up two other Vessels the most suitable for our Purpose upon the best Terms you can ー let them be prime Sailors, put them into the best Order & loose no Time ー A great Number of Transports are hourly expected at Boston from England and elsewhere ー If you cannot equip them with Guns Suitable from Salem ー by going to Newbury Port you may find not only a suitable Vessel but have your Choice of Guns for the Purpose.
As you may have more men upon your Hands than you will be able to manage Mr Moyland the Muster Master General is associated with you in this Business & whatever Engagements are entered into by you & Mr Mayland when you may happen to be together or by either in Case one goes to Newbury the General will fully ratify & Confirm ー I am Sir, [&c.]
Head Quarters Cambridge Octo 4 1775 ー
