Cambridge 24th Feby 1776
William Watson
Sir your favor to His Excellency of the 22d came to hand ー inclosed is a pass for Capt. James Hall & Jonath. Grindel, to pass to Virginia, if they chuse to go before trial ー recommended to his Care the articles that will be necessary for the Men of war & every thing else that is on board the prize
ordered the Harrison out of Commission, & that particular Care be taken of every article belonging to the Continent on board the owner received 156 dollars to be taken Notice of in Settling with him
the Crew are permitted to remain on board if not attended with risk, provided they Cannot get employ before trial is decided ー 2
[Robert H. Harrison]
1. Washington Papers, LC. Harrison was aide-de-camp to General Washington.
2. This refers to the crews of the prizes, Happy Return and Norfolk.
