You are Dyrected forthwith to take Charge of the Boats Belonging to the Provence and See that they are in good Repair ー You are Likewise to Examin all Vesels Coming into this harbour or Els where ー Demand their Papers and make Report to the Comd officer You are Likewise to go without the Islands with your Boat when the weather will Permit and on the Discovery of aney Vessel that you may in the Least Suspect to be an Enemy to make the Best of your way to the Comd officer and make Report of Such Discovery-you are Likewise to assist with your Boats Crew (wich will Be 5 in Number) in the movement of the Cannon at the upper Battery or Els where as Your Superior officer Shall Dyrectー

Your Crew to appear and attend Roll Call if not otherwais on Dutey

Every Day that the Boats are not on Dutey ー Your Self Excepted ー Daniel Ilsley Comdg officer

1. Daniel Ilsley Orderly Book, MeHS.