Beverly 9 Decr 1775
Gentlemen
I would Desire by Order of his Excellency General Washington that you would Order a Proper Number of your Station'd men to Give those prisoners Belonging to the Ship & Brigt sent in here by Cap Manly Commandr of the Lee Privateer to Hd Qrs In Compliance you will Oblige Your [&c.]
William Bartlett
1. Pickering Papers, 39, 128, MassHS.