Gentlemen.
Capt Robt Sanders has been onboard the Alfred Adml Hopkins ever since he first fitted out, he went onboard at first as a Pilot when the Fleet was intended for Virga but after their destination was altered he continued onboard, and was in the Action with the Glasgow, he has Testimonials of his good Behavior and I believe will meet preferment in the Continental Service, but as you are intended to fitt out Tenders & Gondola's, If it be agreeable to give him the Command of one, I presume it woud be more satisfactory to him, and when you direct I will write for him to return.
Commodore [John Thomas] Boucher has sent up for Capt Moore to go into the Virga Service, but as I made application to you in his behalfe I haveprevaild on him to wait a day or two for your Answer. I must say that Ithink him very clever in his department, has perhaps seen more Service than any other that will be in that employ, And I shoud be sorry was he to quit the Service of our Province. If therefore you chuse to keep him as Captain to one of your Vessells you will please to write by Mr Yates who returns early tomorrow.
You will want Rigging for your Vessels wch we shall hope to furnish And with much Respect I am Gentlemen [&c.]
