Colo Hoxey

The Ferry Boats are permitted to Pass and repass from Newport to Conanicut every Person passing from Newport to. have my Permit, and those coming from Conanicut to Rhode Island to have the Permit of the Commanding Officer there ー

NB The Boats are likewise permitted to Pass from the Main to Conanicut

P Order

To Collo Hoxsey and in his absence the Commanding Offr

[Enclosure]

Head Quarters 1 Feby 1776 ー

Permit Philip Ackland and Samuel Carrs Ferry Boats to Pass from Newport to Conanicut, the said Ferrymen are strictly forbid carrying any Person in Boats without a special Permit from the Commanding Officer at Head Quarters

P Order W^m West Brig. Genl
Benj^a Steele Secy