Liverpool off Norfolk Decr 30th 1775 ー
As I hold it incompatible with the Honor of my Commission to suffer Men in Arms against their Sovereingn and the Laws, to appear before His Majestys Ships I desire you will cause your Centinels in the Town of Norfolk to avoid being seen, that Women and Children may not feel the affects of their Audacity, and it would not be imprudent if both were to leave the Town. I am Sir [&c.]
Henry Bellew.
1. PRO, Colonial Office, 5/1353.
