Notwithstanding former Orders, You are hereby required & directed to continue the Hawke Sloop as part of the Squadron under your command, And to inform Rear Adml Shuldham thereof the first opportunity that offers for so doing.
Sandwich J Buller H Palliser
Given &c 19th Decr 1775
To Sir Peter Parker Commr of a Squadron of His Majy Ships employ'd on a particular Service
1. PRO, Admiralty 2/100,318.