Whereas Information has been given to me, that two Vessels the one belonging to Holmes & the other to Coffin both Persons of known Enmity to the United Colonies are now laying at Martha's Vineyard, intending to proceed to Boston with their Cargoes for the Benefit & Refreshment of the ministerial Troops there ー These are therefore to require you to seize the said Vessels, with their Cargoes, & Secure them in the Safest & nearest Port to the Camp for the Use of the United Colonies, and all Persons, Friends [of] their Country & the Cause of America, are desired to aid & assist you in the said Enterprize ー for which they shall be reasonably rewarded out of the Said Vessels ー Given under my Hand at Head Quarters Cambridge Octor the Twentieth Anno Domini 1775 ー