By &c.
Whereas we have signed a Commission appointing you Master and Commander of the Earl of Besborough Packet Boat; You are hereby required and directed, not to hoist any other Colours, worn in His Majesty's Fleet, besides a Red Ensign, Jack and Pendant on board the said Packet Boat, at any time, or on any Account. Given &c the 1st Febry 1777.
J. Buller. Palmerston. Lisburne.
1. PRO, Admiralty 2/102, 236.