[Philadelphia] April 12th 1777
Sir —
You are immediately to proceed with your Boat2 and People to Lewis Town Creek, and there apply to Mr Henry Fisher and strictly follow such directions as he shall give you. We request you to keep your People in good order, and not suffer them to stray from the Boat or to commit any Riots.
1. Navy Board Minute Book, vol. 1, Pa. Arch.
2. Armed boat Eagle, with a crew of twelve as follows:
Record Group 4, Muster and Pay Rolls, Pennsylvania Navy, Pa. Arch.