[Boston] 24 [November]
The Admiral acquainted Captain Parker of the Phoenix by Letter that Captain Vandeput was apprized of his coming, that as it was probable we should in the Spring take Possession of the Passes on Hudsons River he would have him retain a few Pilots for that River, and sent him Orders accordingly, recommending to him to co-operate heartily with Governor Tryon for the good of the Kings Service. He expressed also his satisfaction in the arrival of the Tartar and her Convoy, that he was in hopes too the Ordnance Brig was safe but heartily wished she was in, and added that his Apprehensions for her Safety had been considerably lessened since the sailing of the Nautilus, Canceaux and Hinchinbrook: that the Weather appearing to be settled, and the Opportunity so favorable for sailing, he hoped the Phoenix would get to Sea as soon as possible.
The Falcon, Captain Linzee, was also ordered to make ready for Sea again with the utmost Dispatch.
1. Graves's Conduct, I, 169, BM.