Capt Hamond, Commr of His Majesty's Ship the Roebuck (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 find best for His Majesty's Service entrusted to your care. Given &c 25th Augt 1775
Sandwich H Penton H. Palliser
1. PRO, Admiralty 2/100, 57.