Notwithstanding our Order to you of the 20th of last Month, directing you to proceed to Boston; You are hereby required & directed, to proceed first to the Island of Fayal, where you are to receive on board from the Contractor with the Commissr for Victualling His Majts Navy, as soon as possible, so much Wine as may be sufficient to complete her proportion of Beer to six Months, and then make the best of your way to Boston; and follow the directions of Vice Adml Graves, or the Commander in Chief for the time being of His Ma jts Ships & Vessels there, as directed by Our Order abovementioned.

Given &c 10th Novr 1775.

By &c P.S.