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Having ordered Lord William Campbell Commr of His Majestys Sloop the Scorpion to proceed in her to Charles Town in South Carolina, And if upon his arrival, it may be found necessary for the King's Service that his Lordship should remain there, to send the Lieutenant or Commanding Officer of the said Sloop in her to Boston with directions to put himself under your command and follow your orders for his further proceedings; You are hereby required & directed to take him under your command accordingly, & employ the said Sloop as part of your Squadron. Given &c 28th March 1775

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