By Andrew Snape Hamond Esqr commander of His Majesty's Ship the Roebuck.
In consequence of Orders from Vice Admiral Graves: You are hereby required and directed to put yourself under my command and follow all such orders and directions as you shall from time to time receive from me for his Majesty's Service. Given under my hand on board his Majesty's Ship the Roebuck at Virginia the 9th February 1776.
A. S. Hamond
Respective Captains of his Majesty's Ships
[Endorsed] the Liverpool, deld 9 Feby & distinctional Signals Otter Do Kingsfisher, deld 9 Feby 1776 & distinctional Signals Captain [Alexander] Graeme who Sussd [succeded Captain James] Montagu had the same 18 following Otters Tender Lt John Wright ー the Betsey deld distinctinal Signals [2d June] Fowey ー [George] Montagu 1st May 1776 Do do do
1. Hamond Papers, Orders issued, UVL.
