Capt Parker Commr of His Majts Ship Phoenix, by whom you will receive this, being directed to put himself under your command & follow your Orders for his further proceedings; You are hereby required & directed to take him & the said Ship under your command accordingly, & employ them as you shall judge best for His Majesty's Service entrusted to your care. Given &c 21st Augt 1775
Sandwich H. Penton H. Palliser
1. PRO, Admiralty 2/100, 51.