By &c.
Captain [William] Dudingston Commander of His Majesty's Sloop the Senegal (by whom you will receive this) being directed to put himself under your command and follow your Orders for his further proceedings; You are hereby required and directed to take him under your command accordingly and employ him, and the said Sloop, in such manner as you shall find best for His Majts Service entrusted to your care. Given &c. 5th April 1775.
Sandwich J. Buller Lisburne
To Samuel Graves Esqr Vice Adml of the White &c. &c. at Boston. By &c. P.S.
1. PRO, Admiralty 2/99, 315, NYHS Transcript.