Boston 3 May 1776.
[Extract]
. . . Commodore Manley declines going on another Cruise until he has a larger Ship, and he says he cannot recommend his first Lieut 2 for the Command of the Vessel he last sailed in. Frequent applications are made to me to appoint Commanders of the Privateers, and for other matters which no Person here is authorised to transact.
1. Washington Papers, LC.
2. Lieutenant Richard Stiles.
