[H.M.S. Eagle] August 5th. 1776
Memo/
The Captains & Commanders of His Majs Ships & Vessels of War in this Port, are respectively to keep their Provisions & Water compleated to a Proportion for three Months unless they are otherwise, particularly directed / & to hold their Ships in Constant readiness for Sea.ー
1. Order Book of Captain Wllliam Cornwallis, R.N., NYHS.