By &c.
Capt [John] Symons Commr of His Majesty's Ship the Cerberus (by whom you will receive this) being directed to put himself under your command & follow your Orders for his further proceedings; You are hereby required & directed to take him under your command accordingly & employ him & the said Ship in such manner as you shall find best for His Majts Service entrusted to your care. Given &c 2d Augt 1775.
C. Spencer H. PentonĀ H. Palliser
1. PRO, Admiralty 2/100, 4, NYHS Transcript.