Whereas His Majestys Ship the Boreas has received damage in getting upon the Dean Sand which will prevent her proceeding on the expedition under your command We have therefore substituted the Active in her place; And do hereby require & direct you to take the said Ship under your command her Captain being directed to follow your Orders.
Sandwich J Buller H. Palliser
Given &c 25th Decr 1775
By &c. G J DS.
1. PRO, Admiralty 2/100, 322.
