By Andrew Snape Hamond Esqr
Whereas Mr John Goodridge [Goodrich] has represented to me that a Slave of his named John King, is on board his Majesty's Sloop under your command.
You are hereby required and directed to disch[arg]e the said John King from his Majestys Sloop the Kingsfisher accordingly.
Given under my hand on board his Majesty's Ship Roebuck off Norfolk in Virginia the 23d Feby 1776
A S Hamond
1. Hamond Papers, Orders issued, UVL.