Boston April 23d 1777
Sir —
You are desired to attend a Court Martial on board the Ship Hancock in Congress Road on George Torrey an Acting Masters Mate belonging to the Ship Alfred by the desire of Captain Hinman Commander of sd Ship for striking the Master of sd Ship & making Use of much abusive Language to the sd Hinman. The Court to be held on the morrow afternoon 4 oClock
John Manley
1. Papers of John Paul Jones, 6568, 6569, LC.