Sir/

The Sloop Beaufort being now Loaded and ready for Sea, the Commissioners of the Navy direct that you do proceed with the utmost Dispatch from Charles Town to Cape Francois, or Cape Nichola Mole in the Island of Hispaniola, whichsoever you Can most Conveniently get into where as soon as you Arive you are to Deliver- your Cargo Agreeable to Bill of Loading, (that is to say) if) at Cape Francois to Messrs D'Oraisore &Co if at Cape Nichola to Mr John Dupey Mercht there, and take on board such Cargoe as Either of them may deliver you with which you are to proceed with all possible dispatch to Charles Town or some Convenient Inlet in this State we would recommend your supplying your self with such shot as will be Necessary for the use of the Vessell, and as you are furnished with a Commission, we would also recommend that you ship Ten Men in Hispaniola more than the Number you Carry from Charles Town — Wishing you a Successfull Voyage I am Sir[&c.]