By J. P. J. &ca
Sir You herewith receive a General Copy of Signals for your Government as Commander of our prize the Mellish. — You are to observe my former directions and Your Station in the Squadron Shall now be on the Alfred's Starboard Quarter at the distance of two or three Cables lengths and You are hereby directed to continue in that Station and at no time to leave it without Order's Unless to prevent Eminent Danger.
Given on board the Ship Alfred Novr 25 — 1776. J. P. J.
To Philip Brown Esqr Commr of the Ship Mellish
1. Papers of John Paul Jones, 6513, LC.
