Captain Brathwaite Commander of His Majesty's Ship the Centurion (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, and the said Ship under your Command accordingly, and employ them as you shall judge best for His Majts Service intrusted to your Care. Given &c the 12th Sepr 1775.
Sandwich J Buller C Spencer.
1. PRO, Admiralty 2/100, 116.