When I make the Signal for to lead the Convoy she is Immedeately to make the Signal for the Convoy to come under her Stern, & to fire at any Ships that presume to go ahead of her; the Other Men of War are to asist in keeping the Convoy together & never to quit there Stations or Chaces unless I make the Signal for that Purpose

If I would have any Particular Ship keep between a Ship in chace of me, or between me & the Convoy if I am in Chace myself, to repeat Signals, I will make the Ships signal & hoist a Dutch Jack at the. Mizon topmast head, which if at any distance the Ships signal will be made by hoisting it at the top Gallt mast head instead of letting it Fly from the topmast head

For the Masters of Merchantmen

If I make the Signal for any of the Men of War to lead & take care of the Convoy, whilst I make sail, which you will know by that Ships making the Signal for the Convoy to come under her Stern; you are immediately to follow her, & Obey her Signals & pay no further Attention to me, untill I rejoin the Convoy & take that Ships Place

Dated 29th April 1777

To The Captains of his Majs Ships
Camel, Bute, & Swift (Sloop)