Ship Dutchess of Gordon, Off New-York, 18th Dec. 1775
Sir, I lose no Time in transmitting to you herewith, a Letter I this Morning received from Captain Parker, of his Majesty's Ship Phoenix, communicating certain Instructions he has received from Vice Admiral Graves, for the Rule of his Conduct on this Station: Which Letter you will forthwith make known to the Corporation and Citizens of New-York; and I request you will insert it in the public Papers, to the End that the Inhabitants of the Province may have the Comfort of knowing the Protection that is afforded to the Friends of Order and good Government, and be warned to avoid a Continuation of Measures that will involve the Country in Misery, and bring Destruction upon their families, and on their own Heads. I am Sir, [&c.]
1. New-York Gazette, December 25, 1775. Hicks was mayor of New York City.