Having ordered Captain [Robert] Dring Commander of His Majesty's Bomb Vessel the Carcass to put himself under your Command and follow your Orders for his further Proceedings You are hereby required and directed to take him under your Command accordingly and employ him as part of your Squadron. Given &c the 25th December 1775.
Sandwich J: Buller H: Palliser
By &c G:J: D:S:
1. PRO, Admiralty 2/100, 326.