Sir

I am very glad you came in with the Prosperous Amelia Transport, many more are daily expected to arrive, and I would have you assist them to get in as they are most likely unacquainted with the Coast. The Charming Nancy is not yet arrived. As I find the Schooner with the Melasses which I had ordered Lieutt. Brown to carry to Salem, is not yet sailed, it will be necessary for you to stand in with her in order to deliver her into the Charge of the Custom house for the Security of the Kings Duties as she cannot be condemned.

You will continue to cruize until the Arrival of the Charming Nancy or until further Orders, for which purpose, if you have no occasion to come in before, I would have you anchor in Nantasket Road the 2d of June. Here are Reports that the Rebels have armed Vessels alongshore, it is certain they have fitted out a Bermudian Sloop and that she is cruizing in Hell Gates.

I am &c