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The Navy Board being directed to send on board each of the Vessels named on the other side hereof hired to carry Provisions to Boston, One of the Boats they were directed to provide, in order to be sent out to you; And the Masters of the said Vessels being directed to dispose of the same upon his arrival as you shall direct; I am commanded by my Lords Commrs. of the Admty to acquaint you therewith &c

(By the Folkstone Cutter 25h July 1775)

B. This Letter was returned to the Office, (as the Folkstone Cutter could not proceed on the Voyage,) and sent by the Phoenix 23d Augst