Notwithstanding my Order to you of Yesterday to cruize as far as Cape Elizabeth and to look into Falmouth and Piscatagua, you are hereby required and directed to cruize between Cape Cod and Cape Ann[e] within the Bay, until I can send another Ship or Sloop there, when you are to proceed as I have directed in my Order of the 15th instant; And you are to be very careful to protect all Vessels bound to Boston and see them safe within the Light House.

By Command of the Admiral

G. Gefferina.

Given under my Hand on board his Majs Ship Preston at Boston the 16 Octr 1775.