Sir/

The Commissioners of the Navy having received Certain Information of the Capture of the Brigg Defence and Judging it Necessary, as soon as possible, to purchase or build; One or more fit Vessels to Cruize for the protection of the Trade of this State; beg leave to recommend to your ' Excellency that as George Abbot Hall Esqr. on[e] of the Commissioners of this Board is now going to the Northward for the Benefit of his Health, he may be Directed to purchase a————will mount not less than Eighteen six pounders————sailing, and in Every respect fit for the service intended, and have her Compleatly fitted, Armed, and maned, and that he may be furnished, with a Sufficient Credit on the Continental Treasury, to Enable him to make such purchase, and that your Excellency will furnish him with Blank Commissions for a Captain, and Two Lieutenants.

By Order of the Board