Sir

Mr Coffin Cashier of the Customs having Acquainted Me with his Apprehensions for the Safety of the Charming Nancy Transport, hourly expected to arrive in the Bay, with Cloathing, Stores and other Necessaries for the Army, I have ordered Captain [John] Collins in the Nautilus to cruize for the said Transport until her Arrival and to see her safe into Boston. I have the Honor to be with great regard. Sir [&c.]