Roebuck off the Delaware the 23d Decr [17]76 —
Sir,
It is my desire and direction to you, that you proceed with His Majestys Ship under your command to New York, in order to Convoy there, the Two Friends Brig a Prize taken this morning from the Rebels, and having seen her in safely, you are to take the officer and people out of her, and return to join me here with the utmost expedition. I am Sir Your &ca &ca
A S Hamond
1. Hamond, Letters and Orders, Roebuck, 1775-1778, UVL.
