Sir/ You are desired immediately on Receipt hereof to Order one of the Captain Barrons with his Vessel to Gwinns Island in Order to Assist in Transporting of Troops from that place to the Eastern Shore. — Capt Barron must be directed to follow such Orders as He may receive from the Commanding officer of the said Troops, respecting their Transportation and keep this matter as secret as possible. — You are also to Order Captain [Robert] Tompkins of the Henry Galley to his former Station in Mobjack Bay as soon as possible. —

Navy Board
2d Sept. 1777