Sir You are to take Charge of the Cabot and proceed with her directly to Newport and land the ten Guns there to General [Henry] Babcock ー but in case you cant get into Newport harbour then you are to go into the River Eastward of Rhode Island and land your Guns at Rowlands Ferry and send an Express to Brigadier Babcock with it as soon as possible ー if you cant get into either of the above ports go up to Providence and deliver the Guns to Governor Cooke Yours &c