Admiralty Office 1st May 1777
[Extract] My Lord
With respect to the application of the Persons who apprehended the three Rebel Prisoners who lately deserted from the Hospital, to be paid a Reward for their Trouble and the Expence they were at in bringing them to Plymouth, I am to acquaint your Lordship that the Navy Board are directed to pay a Reward of five pounds for Each with travelling Charges I am &c.
P. S.
1. PRO, Admiralty 2/554, 485-87.