Having Ordered Capt [Francis] Banks of His Majesty's Ship the Renown (by whom you will receive this) to put himself under your Command and follow your Orders for his farther proceedings; You are hereby required & directed to take him and the said Ship under your command accordingly; and employ them as you shall find best for His Majesty's Service entrusted to your Care. Given &c 13th Septr 1775.
Sandwich J Buller C Spencer
1. PRO, Admiralty 2/100, 121.