Boston Jany. 17. 1778
Sir
These are to Desire & direct you to proceed to Freetown & Apprehend & bring on Board the Ship Boston Two Negro Men who belong to the Ship & have to serve on Board till next May vizt. London Jerry & Francis Heck, you will Inlist such other suitable Men as you may meet with I am Yours—
Saml Tucker
L, MH-H, Samuel Tucker Papers (fMS Am 812), vol. 1, p. 25. Addressed at foot: "Mr. Barron Gentln:— /1st. Lieut. of the Boston Frigate."
