Whereas we have sign'd a Commission appointing you Master & Commander of the Weymouth Pacquet Boat; You are hereby required & directed, not to hoist any other Colours worne in His Majesty's Fleet besides a Red Ensign Jack & Pendant on board the said Pacquet Boat at any time or on any account
Sandwich J. Buller H. Palliser
Given &c the 18th Decr 1775
By &c. G.J. DS.
1. PRO, Admiralty 2/100, 312.