Whereas we think fit that His Majestys Ship the Fowey shall proceed forthwith to Newfoundland to serve under the command of Vice Admiral [John] Montagu Commander in Chief of His Majestys Ships and Vessels upon that Station You are hereby required and directed to order her Commander to proceed thither accordingly, without a moments loss of time; and putting himself under the command of the said Vice Admiral, to follow his orders for his further proceedings.

And whereas you will receive herewith a Packet for the Commander of the said Ship inclosing a Copy of the Signals to be observed by the Ships upon the above Station, you are to cause it to be delivered to him with the orders you shall give him in consequence hereof. Given &c the 18t April 1776.

Sandwich J. Buller Palmerston

By &c P:S: By the Canceaux