Navy Board Eastern department
Boston Decemr. 27th. 1777
Sir
Whereas you have been Appointed by the Honble. Congress a Captain in the Navy These are to Impower and direct you to take the Command of the Boston Frigate now in this harbour You are therefore to repair on board and Exert your self to Equip her for the Sea with all possible Expedition You are to Employ your utmost Endeavours to man her and to return us as soon as possible a list of such men as are Suitable for your Lieutenants, and other officers having regard to such as have Served in the Navy and the Rank they have borne and to do all such Matters and things as shall promote the Service with the Utmost dispatch and when the Ship is Equipped and Manned apply to us for further orders.—
Wm. Vernon J Warren John Deshon
L, MH-H, Commodore Samuel Tucker Papers, fMS Am812. By permission of the Houghton Library, Harvard University. Addressed at the foot of the page: "To Capt. Samuel Tucker."
