No 1
Much respected Gentlemen

We, who present this petition, engaged on board the Ship Warren, with an earnest desire and fixed expectation of doing our country Some Service; we are Still anxious for the weal of America, and wish nothing more earnestly than to See her in peace and prosperity. We are ready to hazard every thing that is dear, and, if necessary, Sacrifice our lives for the welfare of our country. We are desirous of being active in the defence of our constitutional liberties and priveledges against the unjust cruel claims of tyranny and oppression, but as things are now circumstanced on board this frigate there Seems to be no prospect of our being Servic'able in our present Stations. We have been in this Situation for a considerable Space of time. We are personally well acquainted with the real character and conduct of our commander, commodore Hopkins, and we take this Method, not having a more convenient opportunity, of Sincerely and humbly petitioning the honorable Marine Committee that they would enquire into his character and conduct, for we Suppose that his character is Such, and that he has been guilty of Such crimes as render him quite unfit for the publick department he now occupies, which crimes we the Subscribers can Sufficiently attest.

P S Capn Grannis the bearer of this will be able to give all the information desired