Having ordered Capt [John] Burr Commr of His Majts Ship Milford (by whom you will receive this) to put himself under your command & follow your Orders for her further proceedings, You are hereby required & directed to take him & the said Ship under your command & employ them as you shall find best for His Majestys Service entrusted to your care.
Sandwich J Buller H. Palliser
Given &c 5th Jany 1776
To Molineux Shuldham Esqr Rear Adml of the White &c &c at Boston By &c G J DS
1. PRO, Admiralty 2/100, 346.