By Andrew Snape Hamond Esqr &ca &ca

Whereas I have received information that there are Several Row Galleys building by the Rebels up Rappahannack River, and that there is a Brig taking in a Cargoe at or near Hobs's Hole.

You are therefore hereby required and directed to take with the Fincastle Tender under your command, the Lady Susan Tender commanded by Mr [Bridger] Goodrich, and proceed up the said River, and do your utmost to take or destroy the Galleys or any other Vessels, or boats you may meet with belonging to the Rebels, and otherwise to annoy the enemy by every means m your power.

After having ran as far up the River as you find can be done with safety or is necessary for the performance of this Service, you are to make the best of your way down again and join me at this place.

Given under my hand on board his Majesty's Ship
the Roebuck at Gwins Island the 10th June 1776.

To Lieut John Wright commander of
the Otters Tender the Fincastle