By Andw Snape Hamond Esqr &ca
In consequence of a letter from Captain George [sic James] Montagu of this date acquainting me of his being appointed by Admiral Graves to command his Majs Ship the Mercury, and beging I will be pleased to give an order to discharge the Men named in the Margin from his Ms Sloop the Kingsfisher into her, You are hereby required and directed to Discharge them into the Mercury accordingly, taking care to comply with late Act of Parliament.
Given under my hand on board his Majs Ship the Roebuck off Norfolk in Virginia the 20th Feby 1776
1. Hamond Papers, Orders issued, UVL.
