[Boston] Decemr. 31. 1777
Voted That Capt. John Deshon be desired to repair to Providence with all dispatch and Endeavour to get the Ship Warren out of Providence in the best way he can and to appoint such officers as he shall Judge necessary and take such measures for manning her as to him shall seem best and also to Transact such other business as he shall Judge necessary & advantagous for the public Service in this department—
D, DLC, Papers of the Continental Navy Board of the Eastern Department.