Thos McKnight Esqr Agent for prizes having given directions to the Commissary General to purchase the

Cargo of Flour taken by the General Gage Sloop with the Cyder on board the other Vessel taken by that Sloop, and such a Quantity of Rice as he could obtain at the prices that may hereafter be agreed upon I am to desire You will make application to the Court of Vice Admty for permission that those articles may be delivered and that you will in consequence of such permission deliver the same into the hands of the Commissary Generl, as I apprehend they may be immediately wanted for the use of His Majestys Troops under my Command I am &ca

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