Orders and regulations to be punctually observed by his Majesty's Ships stationed at Charles Town Ferry. Vizt
The Ferry Boats are to pass between Sunrise and Sunset and at no other time.
An Officer is appointed by the General to regulate the passing of People with their Effects from Boston to Charles Town.
So long as that Officer remains at the Ferry, the Boats are to pass; When he leaves the Place at any time of the day, the Boats to remain on Boston Side until he returns.
At Sunset the Ferry Boats are to be brought alongside the Lively, there to remain until Sunrise the time for their Working.
When the publick Service requires any body to pass with Letters or Messages, the Ships Boat is always to do it, but no Man belonging to the Ship is to be allowed to put his foot out of the Boat on Charles Town Side.
A Midshipman always to go in the Boat on that Duty, and the Boat is never to wait upon Charles Town Side upon any Account.
A Boat to row guard as high up as the Glasgow and often along the Wharfs of Charles Town every night to observe if anything is stirring there.
No Boat to be upon the River without a pass except those belonging to the King.
A very good Look out is to be constantly Kept to observe the Motions of the Rebels in and near Charles Town and on the Hills allround.
The Admiral to have constantly and expeditiously every proper Information.
At Night the Ships to be Kept fit in all respects for Action with half the Ships Company at least under Arms till Day light; between that time and seven o'Clock to give them all as much rest as possible.
Given under my Hand on board his Majs Ship Preston at Boston the 2d June 1775
