In consequence of Orders from Vice Admiral Graves. You are hereby required and directed to observe and punctually obey and follow his additional Orders and directions, during the present Rebellion, or untill you receive contrary Ordersfrom me, or any other your Superior Officer Vizt.
You are to Seize (see those Additional orders from commodore Arbuthnot &ca[)] Given under my hand on board his Majesty's Ship the Roebuck at Virginia the 13th February 1776 ー
1. Hamond, Orders issued, UVL.