Dear sir

The Schooners Commanded by Captains Broughton & Sillman [John Selman] Saild this morning, as they had none but their old Colours, we appointed them a signal, that they may Know each other by, & be known to their friends ー the ensign up to the Main topping Lift, ー

you will please to order the Crew of the Schooner to be mannd out of General sullivans Brigade, to hold themselves in readiness for embarking next thursday, the Sooner that is done the better, as they may prepare what Necessarys they may have occasion for, & not delay in Looking out for them here, and as the Marblehead Gentry Will go home, it will be best to send them of[f] tomorrow, & we shall Stand a better Chance of being able to Collect them on Thursday, indeed the Captains of both schooners shoud be here to Superintend the Work

Mr. Moylan has orderd 200 bars of the Flour that was at Ipswich to this place, for the use of the Navy, it Saves some miles of Land carriage, that, at Salem, being nearer Camp.

Colonel Glover has received the present which Capt. [John] Langdon made to the Officers on board the Schooner he thinks it very genteel,

Please to send the following articles immediatly 40 Spears 300 Sorted Swivel Shot, & some Match rope 2 Signal Flaggs, 501b Chocolate 50 lb Coffee 112lb Sugar & Small firkin of butter, We are with great regard Sir [&c.]