Boston Sunday 3 o'Clock 12 Novr 1775
Sir
I have sent Mr. Mowat Orders to put to Sea immediately to look for the Brig Nancy,2 and have given directions to set her on fire if found in Cape Anne Harbour and she cannot be cut out; if she is not there Lieutt Mowat is to cruize for her and bring her in, but I am inclined to think that she stood to Sea the late thick Weather, and the strong Northerly Winds since have prevented her getting in. I am &c
Saml Graves
1. Graves's Conduct, Appendix, 105, BM.
2. The Nancy was carrying a large cargo of ordnance and other military stores consigned to the British forces in Boston.
