(Copy) Instructions for Mr Jno Toone Master of the Elizabeth Brigantine Loaded with Ordnance Stores, for the Service of the Expedition under the Command of the Right Honble [Charles] Earl Cornwallis. You are immediately to proceed to Cork and on your arrival there you are to acquaint the Officer Commanding the Royal Artillery on the Expedition therewith: and follow such Orders as you may receive for your future Guidance from him, or the Officer for the time being.

You are also by the first Post after your arrival at Cork to acquaint the Honourable Board of Ordnance therewith.

Given at the Office of Ordnance at Portsmouth this Twenty Sixth day of Jany 1776

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