Instructions to Cap^n. Rogers of the Schooner General Smallwood—You are to proceed from hence to Martinique Consignd to M^r Richard Harrison in that Island—In proceeding down the bay your utmost care & diligence must be exerted in avoiding the Enemies Ships-If by unforeseen accidents you shou'd not be able to make the Island of Martinique & shou'd be oblig'd to put into any French or Spanish Port, the sales of the Vessel and the Cargoe must be put into the hands of some Merchant of the first Caracter there, & the nett proceeds are to be remitted by him to M^r Harrison, after Ballasting the Vessel with salt, & you are to acquaint M^r Harrison of your proceedings, & send him duplicates of yr Letter—