You are hereby required and directed, to put to Sea in the Ship you command, with the very first opportunity of Wind & Weather and proceed & cruize, on the Meridian of Cape Finisterre, between the Latitudes of 46º,00" & 47º,00". North, for the protection of the Trade of His Majesty's Subjects, and diligently to look out for, & to use your best endeavours to take, or destroy, Privatiers, or other Ships or Vessels, belonging to the Rebellious Colonies of North America.

You are to continue, upon the above mention'd Station & Service, for the space of one Month after you get between those Latitudes; and then make the best of your way back to Plymouth Sound & remain there until you receive further Order; sending Us an Account of your arrival & proceedings. Given &c. the 12^th. Nov^r. 1777.

Hble Capt^n. Barrington, P of Wales, Plym^o. 

Vandeput, Asia, Plym^o. . . . .44º,00". & 45º.11". to Spithead

By &c. P.S.